Question 1

Does dba Baylor Scott & White Research Institute sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. dba Baylor Scott & White Research Institute has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 137 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 dba Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 137 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 dba Baylor Scott & White Research Institute?

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 dba Baylor Scott & White Research Institute's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

dba Baylor Scott & White Research Institute has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	1	1	0	466
2018	1	1	0	126
2017	1	1	0	137
2016	1	1	0	148

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Analyst G-100-25050-707495	$75,000	Dallas, TX	Feb 19, 2025	Feb 19, 2025	0	Withdrawn
Research Project Manager - Clinical Research G-100-24102-878658	$120,645	Dallas, TX	Apr 11, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	466	Certified
Research Shared Resource Specialist A-17208-68704	N/A	Dallas, TX	Feb 6, 2018	Jun 12, 2018	126	Certified
Biostatistician I A-17353-23196	N/A	Temple, TX	Dec 22, 2017	May 8, 2018	137	Certified
Research Project Coordinator A-16305-66806	$85,530	Dallas, TX	Nov 3, 2016	Mar 31, 2017	148	Certified-Expired

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