Question 1

Does Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has filed 20 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 18 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 511 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 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 511 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 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County 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 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has a 100% PERM approval rate across 20 total applications (18 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	7	6	1	538
2023	7	7	0	495
2018	4	3	1	208
2017	1	1	0	228
2016	1	1	0	240

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Elementary School Teacher G-100-24201-209677	$40,970	Winston-Salem, NC	Jul 19, 2024	Jan 8, 2026	538	Certified
Elementary School Teacher G-100-24201-209346	$40,970	Winston-Salem, NC	Jul 19, 2024	Jan 8, 2026	538	Certified
Elementary School Teacher G-100-24201-209014	$40,970	Winston-Salem, NC	Jul 19, 2024	Jul 19, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Elementary School Teacher G-100-24201-208995	$40,970	Winston-Salem, NC	Jul 19, 2024	Jan 8, 2026	538	Certified
English as Second Language Teacher G-100-24201-208960	$46,013	Winston-Salem, NC	Jul 19, 2024	Jan 8, 2026	538	Certified
English as Second Language Teacher G-100-24201-208920	$46,013	Winston-Salem, NC	Jul 19, 2024	Jan 8, 2026	538	Certified
Elementary School Teacher G-100-24201-208887	$40,970	Winston-Salem, NC	Jul 19, 2024	Jan 8, 2026	538	Certified
Fourth Grade Teacher G-100-23346-561422	$39,470	Winston-Salem, NC	Dec 12, 2023	May 6, 2025	511	Certified
Fourth Grade Teacher G-100-23346-561390	$39,470	Winston-Salem, NC	Dec 12, 2023	May 6, 2025	511	Certified
Third Grade Teacher G-100-23346-561347	$39,470	Winston-Salem, NC	Dec 12, 2023	May 6, 2025	511	Certified
Fifth Grade Teacher G-100-23346-561169	$39,470	Winston-Salem, NC	Dec 12, 2023	May 6, 2025	511	Certified
Fifth Grade Teacher G-100-23346-561164	$39,470	Winston-Salem, NC	Dec 12, 2023	May 6, 2025	511	Certified
Fourth Grade Immersion Teacher G-100-23332-527152	$45,340	Winston-Salem, NC	Nov 28, 2023	May 22, 2025	541	Certified
Dual Language Immersion Teacher A-23123-37183	$45,340	Winston-Salem, NC	May 10, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	399	Certified
Dual Language Elementary School Immersion Teacher A-18114-67207	$52,668	Winston Salem, NC	Apr 26, 2018	Nov 1, 2018	189	Certified-Expired
Elementary Bilingual Classroom Teacher (Spanish-English) A-18054-46508	N/A	Winston Salem, NC	Feb 23, 2018	Sep 28, 2018	217	Certified
Elementary Bilingual Classroom Teacher (Spanish-English) A-18044-43151	N/A	Winston Salem, NC	Feb 23, 2018	Sep 28, 2018	217	Certified
Elementary Bilingual Classroom Teacher (Spanish-English) A-18044-43049	N/A	Winston Salem, NC	Feb 14, 2018	Feb 14, 2018	0	Withdrawn
High School Exceptional Children Teacher A-17352-22800	N/A	Winston-Salem, NC	Dec 21, 2017	Aug 6, 2018	228	Certified
Dual Language Immersion Teacher (English-Spanish) A-16095-92867	$38,463	Winston-Salem, NC	Apr 5, 2016	Dec 1, 2016	240	Certified-Expired

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