Question 1

Does PORT Arthur ISD sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PORT Arthur ISD has filed 33 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 34 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $52,400.

Question 2

Does PORT Arthur ISD sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PORT Arthur ISD has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 75% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 397 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does PORT Arthur ISD sponsor?

Accepted Answer

PORT Arthur ISD has filed 33 LCAs covering 34 H-1B positions, and 5 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how PORT Arthur ISD's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through PORT Arthur ISD?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. PORT Arthur ISD's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 397 days. 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 timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is PORT Arthur ISD's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

PORT Arthur ISD's green card commitment rate is 17.6%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2026	3	0
2025	14	0
2024	8	0
2023	7	4
2022	1	0
2020	0	1

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Middle School Math (6-8) Teacher	4	$52,400	$52,400	$52,400
Elementary Bilingual Teacher	4	$51,500	$53,500	$55,500
Middle School Science Teacher	4	$51,500	$52,400	$52,400
Math (6-8) Teacher	3	$51,500	$51,500	$52,400
Esl English Teacher	2	$52,400	$52,900	$53,400
Middle School Math Teacher	2	$52,400	$52,400	$52,400
High School Science Biology Teacher	2	$52,400	$52,400	$52,400
Middle School Elar Teacher	2	$52,400	$53,950	$55,500
Principal	1	$79,420	$79,420	$79,420
Reading Teacher	1	$52,400	$52,400	$52,400

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Port Arthur, Texas	38	$51,500	$52,458	$79,420
Poth Arthur, Texas	1	$52,400	$52,400	$52,400

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