Question 1

Does TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 166 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 TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 166 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 TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC.?

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 TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	1	1	0	0	406
2016	3	3	0	0	131

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Managing Director – Drupal and Web Development A-22237-12075	$136,900	New York, NY	Nov 11, 2022	Dec 22, 2023	406	Certified-Expired
Sr. Clarity Database Administrator A-16341-77709	$93,725	New York, NY	Dec 7, 2016	Mar 16, 2017	99	Certified-Expired
Quality Assurance Analyst A-16307-67357	$67,808	New York, NY	Nov 26, 2016	Jan 26, 2017	61	Certified-Expired
Software Architect A-16082-87725	$91,562	New York, NY	Apr 14, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	232	Certified-Expired

TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

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