Question 1

Does New Mexico Military Institute sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. New Mexico Military Institute has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 454 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 New Mexico Military Institute, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 454 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 New Mexico Military 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 New Mexico Military Institute's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

New Mexico Military Institute has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	4	4	466
2019	1	1	63
2018	1	1	120

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Faculty Science Instructor G-100-23249-322264	$69,600	Roswell, NM	Sep 5, 2023	Feb 18, 2025	532	Certified - Expired
Associate Professor of Mathematics G-100-23240-301892	$83,450	Roswell, NM	Aug 28, 2023	Nov 20, 2024	450	Certified - Expired
English Faculty G-100-23227-266057	$65,400	Roswell, NM	Aug 15, 2023	Nov 14, 2024	457	Certified - Expired
Spanish Faculty G-100-23216-240206	$47,010	Roswell, NM	Aug 4, 2023	Nov 20, 2024	474	Certified - Expired
Computer Programmer A-19198-32194	$46,000	Roswell, NM	Jul 22, 2019	Sep 23, 2019	63	Certified
Biology Instructor A-18350-53098	$52,830	Roswell, NM	Dec 18, 2018	Apr 17, 2019	120	Certified

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