Question 1

Does Vance County Public Schools sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vance County Public Schools has filed 17 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 17 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 500 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 Vance County Public Schools, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 500 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 Vance County Public Schools?

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 Vance County Public Schools's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Vance County Public Schools has a 100% PERM approval rate across 17 total applications (17 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	9	9	497
2023	6	6	494
2022	2	2	357

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Spanish Teacher G-100-24123-949585	$50,000	Henderson, NC	May 2, 2024	Sep 4, 2025	490	Certified
Drama Teacher G-100-24099-863938	$45,000	Henderson, NC	Apr 8, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	486	Certified
ELA/Social Studies Teacher G-100-24050-729010	$53,060	Henderson, NC	Feb 19, 2024	Jun 24, 2025	491	Certified
5th Grade Teacher G-100-24036-692881	$43,000	Henderson, NC	Feb 5, 2024	Jun 24, 2025	505	Certified
Math Teacher G-100-24029-674010	$42,000	Henderson, NC	Jan 29, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	493	Certified
Math Teacher G-100-24023-659770	$55,000	Henderson, NC	Jan 23, 2024	Jun 2, 2025	496	Certified
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Teacher G-100-24022-655940	$45,000	Henderson, NC	Jan 22, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	500	Certified
Exceptional Children's Teacher G-100-24022-655710	$47,000	Henderson, NC	Jan 22, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	500	Certified
Middle School Teacher G-100-24022-655647	$57,000	Henderson, NC	Jan 22, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	500	Certified
Science Teacher G-100-23345-557029	$55,720	Henderson, NC	Dec 11, 2023	May 6, 2025	512	Certified
ELA/Social Studies Teacher G-100-23345-556916	$55,720	Henderson, NC	Dec 11, 2023	May 6, 2025	512	Certified
Fourth Grade Teacher G-100-23339-544904	$42,550	Kittrell, NC	Dec 5, 2023	May 7, 2025	519	Certified
Fourth Grade Teacher G-100-23339-544800	$41,530	Henderson, NC	Dec 5, 2023	May 7, 2025	519	Certified
High School Math Teacher G-100-23293-446009	$50,000	Henderson, NC	Oct 20, 2023	Mar 6, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
High School Math Teacher A-23094-22445	$50,000	Henderson, NC	Apr 4, 2023	May 9, 2024	401	Certified
5th Grade Teacher A-22311-52914	$50,000	Henderson, NC	Dec 13, 2022	Nov 29, 2023	351	Certified-Expired
3rd Grade Teacher A-22276-32481	$52,000	Kittrell, NC	Oct 26, 2022	Oct 24, 2023	363	Certified-Expired

Vance County Public Schools — Green Card PERM Data

Vance County Public Schools PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Fairfield County School District

New Paradigm for Education

Quality Education Academy

Mesquite Independent School District

Grand Forks Public Schools

USD 501, Topeka Public Schools

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?