What is the current PERM processing time?

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 State University, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 219 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

How long does it take to get a green card through New Mexico State University?

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.

What triggers a PERM audit?

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.

What is New Mexico State University's PERM approval rate?

New Mexico State University has a 94.3% PERM approval rate across 36 total applications (33 certified, 2 denied, 1 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Last Updated Apr 2026

Las Cruces, NM

8,084 employees

Est. 1888

nmsu.edu

New Mexico State University — Green Card PERM Data

New Mexico State University PERM & Green Card Filings

Does New Mexico State University sponsor green cards? Yes. Below is every PERM labor certification filing by New Mexico State University, including approval rates, PERM processing times, and salary data. The employer sponsored green card process from PERM filing to permanent residency typically takes 1 to 5+ years depending on visa category and country of birth.

Sponsors Green Cards?

Yes

2025 PERM filings

Recent processing time

17 monthsApprox.

Green Card Commitment

18.5%

Moderate

PERM Filing Risk Factors

The DOL flags certain conditions on PERM applications that may trigger an audit, a request for additional documentation before a case can be certified. These are common in certain industries and don't indicate wrongdoing. Based on 5 PERM filings in the last year.

Unusual Job Requirements

1 of 5 filings

The job requirements exceed what's standard for the occupation. The DOL checks whether requirements are tailored to the foreign worker.

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	6	5	0	1	509
2023	2	2	0	0	414
2022	4	4	0	0	323
2020	13	11	2	0	205
2019	2	2	0	0	75
2018	2	2	0	0	106
2017	4	4	0	0	121
2016	3	3	0	0	129

All PERM Filings

36 total

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director of Chicano Programs G-100-24281-388958	$74,242	Las Cruces, NM	Oct 7, 2024	Sep 4, 2025	332	Withdrawn
Research Scientist, Associate G-100-24269-364214	$58,216	Farmington, NM	Sep 25, 2024	Feb 9, 2026	502	Certified
Database Analyst, Sr. G-100-24248-312652	$89,224	Las Cruces, NM	Sep 4, 2024	Feb 3, 2026	517	Certified
Assistant Professor Computer Science G-300-24214-238670	$95,000	Las Cruces, NM	Aug 1, 2024	Dec 18, 2025	504	Certified
Assistant Professor Chemical Education G-100-24198-199913	$56,590	Las Cruces, NM	Jul 16, 2024	Dec 3, 2025	505	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-24159-084197	$69,589	Las Cruces, NM	Jun 7, 2024	Nov 12, 2025	523	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23211-224973	$65,000	Las Cruces, NM	Jul 30, 2023	Sep 4, 2024	402	Certified
Assistant Professor-School Psychology G-300-23187-169143	$63,000	Las Cruces, NM	Jul 6, 2023	Sep 3, 2024	425	Certified
Enterprise Network Developer, Associate A-22321-59379	$43,721	Las CRuces, NM	Dec 20, 2022	Nov 21, 2023	336	Certified-Expired
Senior Economic Development Officer A-22314-55784	$80,844	Las Cruces, NM	Dec 14, 2022	Dec 7, 2023	358	Certified-Expired
Enterprise Programmer Analyst, Intermediate A-22287-39825	$61,000	Las Cruces, NM	Nov 14, 2022	Sep 28, 2023	318	Certified
Assistant Professor A-22035-07558	$53,869	Las Cruces, NM	Mar 3, 2022	Dec 12, 2022	284	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-20342-30054	$71,508	Las Cruces, NM	Dec 9, 2020	Jun 7, 2021	180	Certified
Assistant Professor A-20329-25002	$60,000	Las Cruces, NM	Nov 30, 2020	May 26, 2021	177	Certified
Assistant Professor A-20311-17815	$87,500	Las Cruces, NM	Nov 6, 2020	May 27, 2021	202	Certified
Assistant Professor A-20260-00182	$87,500	Las Cruces, NM	Sep 17, 2020	Apr 14, 2021	209	Certified
Assisttant Professor A-20232-89902	$61,000	Las Cruces, NM	Aug 20, 2020	Apr 9, 2021	232	Certified
College Instructor A-20231-89400	$57,117	Carlsbad, NM	Aug 20, 2020	Apr 9, 2021	232	Certified
Enterprise Programmer Analyst, Intermediate A-20184-72521	$55,000	Las Cruces, NM	Jul 31, 2020	Mar 19, 2021	231	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-20184-72384	$75,920	Las Cruces, NM	Jul 3, 2020	Feb 8, 2021	220	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-20171-67497	$72,880	LAS CRUCES, NM	Jun 30, 2020	Feb 2, 2021	217	Certified-Expired
Economic Development Officer, Intermediate A-20166-65349	$57,200	LAS CRUCES, NM	Jun 16, 2020	Jan 12, 2021	210	Denied
Assisttant Professor A-20164-65020	$62,840	Las Cruces, NM	Jun 15, 2020	Dec 17, 2020	185	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-20132-53004	$54,000	Las Cruces, NM	May 12, 2020	Nov 2, 2020	174	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-20030-13425	$65,900	Las Cruces, NM	Feb 3, 2020	Oct 8, 2020	248	Denied
Assistant Professor, cropping systems/water conservation A-19151-12363	$79,857	Farmington, NM	May 31, 2019	Jul 17, 2019	47	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19010-60949	$115,000	Las Cruces, NM	Jan 10, 2019	Apr 23, 2019	103	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18295-31875	$65,900	Las Cruces, NM	Oct 23, 2018	Feb 14, 2019	114	Certified-Expired
Research Assistant Professor A-18052-45688	N/A	Las Cruces, NM	Feb 22, 2018	May 30, 2018	97	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17262-88618	N/A	Las Cruces, NM	Oct 13, 2017	Mar 16, 2018	154	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor in Early Chilhood A-17258-87646	N/A	Las Cruces, NM	Sep 19, 2017	Mar 6, 2018	168	Certified-Expired
programmer analyst, intermediate A-17122-33125	$53,455	Las Cruces, NM	May 12, 2017	Jul 21, 2017	70	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17083-17168	$86,500	Las Cruces, NM	Apr 3, 2017	Jul 3, 2017	91	Certified
Research Assistant Professor A-16307-67380	$72,808	Las Cruces, NM	Nov 2, 2016	Jan 17, 2017	76	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16293-63135	$74,000	Clovis, NM	Oct 19, 2016	Dec 27, 2016	69	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor Finance A-16168-22476	$122,000	Las Cruces, NM	Jun 20, 2016	Feb 15, 2017	240	Certified-Expired

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. New Mexico State University has filed 36 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 33 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 219 days.

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