Question 1

Does Eastern New Mexico University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Eastern New Mexico University has filed 18 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 16 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 383 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 Eastern New Mexico University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 383 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 Eastern New Mexico University?

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 Eastern New Mexico University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Eastern New Mexico University has a 94.1% PERM approval rate across 18 total applications (16 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	0	470
2024	5	4	1	0	477
2023	6	5	0	1	400
2022	1	1	0	0	286
2020	2	2	0	0	187
2017	3	3	0	0	121

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Instructor of Management and Finance G-300-25014-617095	$49,000	PORTALES, NM	Jan 14, 2025	Apr 29, 2026	470	Certified
Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders G-300-24338-512925	$40,000	PORTALES, NM	Dec 3, 2024	Apr 7, 2026	490	Certified
Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders G-300-24332-505102	$40,000	PORTALES, NM	Nov 27, 2024	Apr 3, 2026	492	Certified
Assistant Professor of Statistics G-300-24166-111246	$67,000	PORTALES, NM	Jun 14, 2024	Sep 12, 2025	455	Certified
Ass't Prof Electronic Engineering Tech (ten-trk) G-300-24100-869340	$82,690	PORTALES, NM	Apr 9, 2024	Jul 31, 2025	478	Denied
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education (ECE) G-300-24031-682011	$45,340	PORTALES, NM	Jan 31, 2024	May 14, 2025	469	Certified
Assistant Professor of Psychology (tenure-track) G-300-23174-139273	$56,150	PORTALES, NM	Jun 23, 2023	Jul 29, 2024	402	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science (tenure-track) G-300-23174-139248	$55,320	PORTALES, NM	Jun 23, 2023	Jul 29, 2024	402	Certified
Assistant Professor of Computer Science (tenure-track) G-300-23173-135271	$55,320	PORTALES, NM	Jun 22, 2023	Jul 26, 2024	400	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management (tenure-track) A-23151-49729	$69,170	PORTALES, NM	May 31, 2023	May 30, 2024	365	Certified
Assistant Professor of Personal Financial Planning A-23151-49679	$69,170	PORTALES, NM	May 31, 2023	May 30, 2024	365	Certified
Assistant Professor of Management (tenure-track) A-23151-49594	$69,170	PORTALES, NM	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2023	0	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Information Systems A-22160-69106	$53,390	Portales, NM	Jun 9, 2022	Mar 22, 2023	286	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education (tenure-track) A-20178-70121	$43,280	Portales, NM	Jun 26, 2020	Jan 21, 2021	209	Certified-Expired
Mathematics Faculty A-20135-54300	$43,280	Ruidoso, NM	May 14, 2020	Oct 26, 2020	165	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Statistics A-17345-19907	N/A	Portales, NM	Dec 11, 2017	Apr 26, 2018	136	Certified
Assistant Professor of Counseling A-17199-64716	N/A	Portales, NM	Jul 18, 2017	Nov 6, 2017	111	Certified-Expired
Math Instructor A-17135-38211	$42,460	Ruidoso, NM	May 15, 2017	Sep 7, 2017	115	Certified

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