Question 1

Does Science Academies of New York sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Science Academies of New York has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 483 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 Science Academies of New York, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 483 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 Science Academies of New York?

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 Science Academies of New York's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Science Academies of New York has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	475
2023	1	1	504
2022	1	1	483

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Math Teacher G-100-24159-084168	$65,000	Syracuse, NY	Jun 7, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	475	Certified
IT Senior Solution Architect G-100-23345-556928	$95,000	Syracuse, NY	Dec 11, 2023	Apr 28, 2025	504	Certified
Computer Science Teacher A-22189-85157	$77,500	Frankfort, NY	Jul 19, 2022	Nov 14, 2023	483	Certified-Expired

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