Question 1

Does Pasadena Unified School District sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pasadena Unified School District has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 489 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 Pasadena Unified School District, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 489 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena Unified School District's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Pasadena Unified School District has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	500
2023	4	4	0	0	476

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Elementary School Teacher, Dual Immersion (Mandarin) G-100-24313-463374	$70,536	Pasadena, CA	Nov 8, 2024	Mar 23, 2026	500	Certified
Elementary School Teacher, Dual Immersion (Mandarin) G-100-23265-373742	$64,128	Pasadena, CA	Sep 22, 2023	Jan 23, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Elementary School Teacher, Dual Immersion (Mandarin) G-100-23265-373673	$64,128	Pasadena, CA	Sep 22, 2023	Jan 23, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Special Education Teacher G-100-23222-256406	$64,128	Pasadena, CA	Aug 10, 2023	Nov 15, 2024	463	Certified - Expired
Elementary School Teacher, Dual Immersion (Mandarin) G-100-23208-220994	$64,128	Pasadena, CA	Jul 27, 2023	Oct 28, 2024	459	Certified - Expired

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