Question 1

Does Midwestern State University sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Midwestern State University 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 88 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 Midwestern State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 88 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 Midwestern State 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 Midwestern State University's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Midwestern State University has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	494
2018	1	1	91
2017	1	1	85
2016	1	1	83

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering G-300-24208-225066	$82,423	Wichita Falls, TX	Jul 26, 2024	Dec 2, 2025	494	Certified
Associate Professor of Management A-18172-89483	$100,480	Wichita Falls, TX	Oct 30, 2018	Jan 29, 2019	91	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Learning A-17032-97774	$57,000	Wichita Falls, TX	Feb 2, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	85	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16189-30154	$41,500	Wichita Falls, TX	Jul 22, 2016	Oct 13, 2016	83	Certified-Expired

Midwestern State University — Green Card PERM Data

Midwestern State University PERM & Green Card Filings

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