Question 1

Does Newsela, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Newsela, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 165 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 Newsela, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 165 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 Newsela, Inc.?

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 Newsela, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Newsela, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	1	510
2022	1	1	0	366
2020	1	1	0	227
2018	1	1	0	72
2017	1	1	0	103

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Data Engineer G-100-24005-621778	$164,000	New York, NY	Jan 5, 2024	May 29, 2025	510	Certified
Senior Data Engineer G-100-24005-620053	$164,000	New York, NY	Jan 5, 2024	Jan 5, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Systems Developer A-22305-49684	$151,000	New York, NY	Nov 1, 2022	Nov 2, 2023	366	Certified-Expired
Controller A-20255-98696	$208,666	New York, NY	Sep 11, 2020	Apr 26, 2021	227	Certified
SalesForce Developer A-18144-79479	N/A	New York, NY	Jun 5, 2018	Aug 16, 2018	72	Certified
Business Intelligence Manager A-17083-17328	$145,000	New York, NY	Apr 6, 2017	Jul 18, 2017	103	Certified

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