Question 1

Does Texarkana Independent School District sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Texarkana Independent School District has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 212 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 Texarkana Independent School District, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 212 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 Texarkana Independent 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 Texarkana Independent School District's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Texarkana Independent School District has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2020	2	2	0	339
2018	1	0	1	—
2016	3	3	0	212

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
High School Math/Computer Science Teacher A-20175-68753	$44,177	Texarkana, TX	Jun 29, 2020	Jun 3, 2021	339	Certified
Elementary Bilingual Teacher A-20175-68745	$43,260	Texarkana, TX	Jun 29, 2020	Jun 3, 2021	339	Certified
Elementary Bilingual Teacher A-18039-41452	N/A	Texarkana, TX	Feb 20, 2018	Sep 12, 2018	204	Withdrawn
Elementary Bilingual Teacher A-16088-90109	$42,500	Texarkana, TX	Mar 28, 2016	Oct 26, 2016	212	Certified-Expired
Elementary Bilingual Teacher A-16088-90053	$42,500	Texarkana, TX	Mar 28, 2016	Oct 26, 2016	212	Certified-Expired
Bilingual Special Education Teacher A-16088-89990	$42,500	Texarkana, TX	Mar 28, 2016	Oct 26, 2016	212	Certified-Expired

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