Question 1

Does Public School sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Public School has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 372 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 Public School, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 372 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 Public School?

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 Public School's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Public School has a 37.5% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (3 certified, 5 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	1	1	0	508
2017	3	2	1	231
2016	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR (MUSIC TEACHER) G-100-25128-953320	$66,300	Pharr, TX	May 8, 2025	Jun 26, 2026	414	Denied
Secondary Mathematics Teacher G-100-24239-293224	$57,300	Pharr, TX	Aug 26, 2024	Jan 16, 2026	508	Certified
Secondary DanceTeacher A-17271-92653	N/A	Pharr, TX	Oct 20, 2017	Mar 8, 2018	139	Certified-Expired
Secondary Science Teacher A-17202-66602	N/A	Pharr, TX	Jul 21, 2017	Mar 29, 2018	251	Denied
Secondary Mathematics Teacher A-17201-66069	N/A	Pharr, TX	Jul 20, 2017	Jun 8, 2018	323	Certified
Secondary CTE Teacher A-16006-57697	$43,730	Pharr, TX	Jan 26, 2016	Dec 21, 2016	330	Denied
Middle School Dance Teacher A-14022-34677	N/A	Pharr, TX	Feb 6, 2014	Jul 11, 2018	1,616	Denied
Bilingual Elementary Teacher A-14013-32050	$42,380	Pharr, TX	Jan 13, 2014	Jul 6, 2017	1,270	Denied

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