Question 1

Does Memphis-Shelby County Schools sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Memphis-Shelby County Schools has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 348 days.

Question 2

What is the current PERM processing time?

Accepted Answer

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 348 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

Question 3

How long does it take to get a green card through Memphis-Shelby County Schools?

Accepted Answer

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

Question 4

What triggers a PERM audit?

Accepted Answer

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

Question 5

What is Memphis-Shelby County Schools's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Memphis-Shelby County Schools has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	497
2023	4	4	437
2022	8	8	266

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Middle School Mathematics Teachers G-100-24044-715552	$45,000	Memphis, TN	Feb 13, 2024	Jun 24, 2025	497	Certified
High School Mathematics Teachers G-100-23192-181328	$45,965	Memphis, TN	Jul 11, 2023	Sep 20, 2024	437	Certified
High School Mathematics Teachers G-100-23192-181311	$45,965	Memphis, TN	Jul 11, 2023	Sep 20, 2024	437	Certified
High School Mathematics Teachers G-100-23192-181275	$45,965	Memphis, TN	Jul 11, 2023	Sep 20, 2024	437	Certified
High School Mathematics Teachers G-100-23192-181246	$45,965	Memphis, TN	Jul 11, 2023	Sep 17, 2024	434	Certified
Senior HR Data Analyst A-22258-22278	$90,085	Memphis, TN	Oct 18, 2022	Aug 30, 2023	316	Certified
High School Mathematics Teachers A-22042-10437	$44,000	Memphis, TN	Feb 15, 2022	Nov 1, 2022	259	Certified-Expired
High School Mathematics Teachers A-22042-10421	$44,000	Memphis, TN	Feb 15, 2022	Nov 1, 2022	259	Certified-Expired
High School Mathematics Teachers A-22042-10404	$44,000	Memphis, TN	Feb 11, 2022	Jan 26, 2023	349	Certified-Expired
High School Mathematics Teachers A-22041-09887	$44,000	Memphis, TN	Feb 11, 2022	Oct 14, 2022	245	Certified-Expired
High School Mathematics Teachers A-22041-09878	$44,000	Memphis, TN	Feb 11, 2022	Oct 14, 2022	245	Certified-Expired
High School Mathematics Teachers A-21351-87865	$44,000	Memphis, TN	Feb 11, 2022	Jan 25, 2023	348	Certified-Expired
High School Mathematics Teachers A-21323-75854	$44,000	Memphis, TN	Feb 11, 2022	Oct 13, 2022	244	Certified-Expired

Memphis-Shelby County Schools — Green Card PERM Data

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