Question 1

Does The Awty International School sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Awty International School 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 264 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 The Awty International School, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 264 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 The Awty International School?

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 The Awty International School's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The Awty International School has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	517
2022	1	1	269
2017	2	2	215

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Chief Innovation and Engagement Officer G-100-24193-189550	$265,000	Houston, TX	Jul 11, 2024	Dec 10, 2025	517	Certified - Expired
Primary Teacher – French National Education Curriculum A-22060-17673	$68,084	Houston, TX	Apr 5, 2022	Dec 30, 2022	269	Certified-Expired
Senior Executive Associate A-17082-16846	N/A	Houston, TX	Jul 31, 2017	Jan 19, 2018	172	Certified-Expired
French Teacher A-17052-05270	N/A	Houston, TX	Mar 1, 2017	Nov 14, 2017	258	Certified-Expired

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