Question 1

Does San Jose Unified School District sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. San Jose Unified School District has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 516 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 San Jose Unified School District, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 516 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 San Jose 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 San Jose Unified School District's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

San Jose Unified School District has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	4	4	517
2018	1	1	93
2017	1	1	114

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Special Education Teacher G-100-23335-537709	$69,535	San Jose, CA	Dec 1, 2023	May 1, 2025	517	Certified
Special Education Teacher G-100-23335-537533	$69,535	San Jose, CA	Dec 1, 2023	May 1, 2025	517	Certified
Special Education Teacher G-100-23323-512389	$69,535	San Jose, CA	Nov 18, 2023	Apr 17, 2025	516	Certified
Bilingual Teacher G-100-23322-512356	$68,500	San Jose, CA	Nov 18, 2023	Apr 17, 2025	516	Certified
Speech and Language Pathologist A-18114-67391	N/A	San Jose, CA	May 8, 2018	Aug 9, 2018	93	Certified
Administrator, Data Integration and Reporting A-17067-10927	N/A	San Jose, CA	Jul 8, 2017	Oct 30, 2017	114	Certified-Expired

San Jose Unified School District — Green Card PERM Data

San Jose Unified School District PERM & Green Card Filings

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