Question 1

Does RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 330 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 RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 330 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 RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE?

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 RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2023	3	3	0	504
2022	8	8	0	329

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ESOL/Spanish Teacher G-100-25268-333692	$66,029	COLUMBIA, SC	Sep 25, 2025	Sep 25, 2025	0	Withdrawn
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER G-100-23319-503253	$52,963	COLUMBIA, SC	Nov 15, 2023	Apr 1, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER G-100-23318-501285	$66,459	HOPKINS, SC	Nov 14, 2023	Apr 1, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER G-100-23318-500977	$52,963	HOPKINS, SC	Nov 14, 2023	Apr 1, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
ELEMENTARY SPANISH TEACHER A-22295-44225	$53,309	COLUMBIA, SC	Nov 24, 2022	Oct 13, 2023	323	Certified-Expired
HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER A-22297-44817	$52,963	HOPKINS, SC	Nov 23, 2022	Oct 17, 2023	328	Certified-Expired
HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER A-22295-44229	$49,095	COLUMBIA, SC	Nov 23, 2022	Oct 17, 2023	328	Certified-Expired
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER A-22225-05431	$54,264	RICHLAND, SC	Nov 23, 2022	Oct 17, 2023	328	Certified-Expired
SCIENCE TEACHER A-22299-46084	$52,963	HOPKINS, SC	Nov 22, 2022	Oct 18, 2023	330	Certified-Expired
HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER A-22299-46010	$49,095	HOPKINS, SC	Nov 22, 2022	Oct 18, 2023	330	Certified-Expired
MATH INTERVENTIONIST A-22293-43262	$57,937	COLUMBIA, SC	Nov 22, 2022	Oct 18, 2023	330	Certified-Expired
MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER A-22293-43053	$56,241	COLUMBIA, SC	Nov 22, 2022	Oct 18, 2023	330	Certified-Expired

RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE — Green Card PERM Data

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