Question 1

Does Oakland Unified School District sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Oakland Unified School District has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 225 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 Oakland Unified School District, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 225 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 Oakland Unified School District?

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 Oakland Unified School District's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Oakland Unified School District has a 87.5% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	0	416
2020	1	0	1	—
2016	4	4	0	151

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Early Childhood Special Educator A-23068-11100	$64,535	Oakland, CA	May 5, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	403	Certified
Teacher on Special Assignment A-22355-77877	$97,088	Oakland, CA	Mar 2, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	424	Certified
Teacher, Bilingual A-22320-58811	$90,340	Oakland, CA	Feb 3, 2023	Mar 28, 2024	419	Certified-Expired
Bilingual K-5 Teacher A-20164-65120	$74,252	Oakland, CA	Sep 21, 2020	May 4, 2021	225	Denied
Bilingual K-5 Teacher A-16315-70285	$73,812	Oakland, CA	Nov 10, 2016	Jun 22, 2017	224	Certified
Bilingual K-5 Teacher A-16273-57761	$60,078	Oakland, CA	Sep 29, 2016	Feb 2, 2017	126	Certified-Expired
Bilingual K-5 Teacher A-16266-55517	$60,078	Oakland, CA	Sep 28, 2016	Feb 2, 2017	127	Certified-Expired
Bilingual K-5 Teacher A-16264-54518	$78,955	Oakland, CA	Sep 22, 2016	Feb 1, 2017	132	Certified-Expired

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