Question 1

Does Provo City School District sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Provo City School District has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 391 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 Provo City School District, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 391 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 Provo City 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 Provo City School District's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Provo City School District has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	5	5	461
2022	2	2	370
2020	1	1	352

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
POST-HIGH SEVERE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER G-100-23289-435256	$56,782	Provo, UT	Oct 16, 2023	Mar 6, 2025	507	Certified - Expired
BILINGUAL SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST G-100-23289-435215	$58,627	Provo, UT	Oct 16, 2023	Mar 6, 2025	507	Certified - Expired
Bilingual Math Teacher G-100-23289-435158	$63,255	Provo, UT	Oct 16, 2023	Feb 26, 2025	499	Certified - Expired
Bilingual Math Teacher A-23068-10929	$63,250	Provo, UT	Mar 31, 2023	Apr 22, 2024	388	Certified
Bilingual Special Education Teacher A-23058-06377	$59,550	Provo, UT	Mar 15, 2023	Apr 11, 2024	393	Certified
Chinese Dual Immersion Elementary Teacher A-22287-40001	$52,900	Provo, UT	Oct 14, 2022	Oct 19, 2023	370	Certified-Expired
Chinese History and Dual Immersion Teacher A-22287-39861	$51,976	Provo, UT	Oct 14, 2022	Oct 19, 2023	370	Certified-Expired
Social Worker A-20112-45535	$57,262	Provo, UT	Jul 15, 2020	Jul 2, 2021	352	Certified

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