Question 1

Does Southwest Research Institute sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Southwest Research Institute has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 192 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 Southwest Research Institute, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 192 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 Southwest 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 Southwest Research Institute's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Southwest Research Institute has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	485
2023	3	3	429
2022	1	1	276
2021	2	2	156
2020	1	1	227
2019	2	2	53
2018	1	1	111
2017	1	1	154
2016	1	1	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Engineer G-100-24068-783641	$102,672	San Antonio, TX	Mar 8, 2024	Jul 13, 2025	492	Certified
Senior Research Engineer G-100-24060-761540	$100,000	San Antonio, TX	Feb 29, 2024	Jun 20, 2025	477	Certified
Sr. Research Scientist G-100-23321-511230	$105,324	San Antonio, TX	Nov 17, 2023	Apr 2, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Senior Research Scientist A-23026-93739	$90,000	Boulder, CO	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 25, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Research Engineer A-23026-93631	$85,000	San Antonio, TX	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 25, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Research Engineer A-22180-81316	$80,000	San Antonio, TX	Jul 26, 2022	Apr 28, 2023	276	Certified
Senior Research Engineer A-21074-62458	$96,408	San Antonio, TX	Mar 15, 2021	Aug 17, 2021	155	Certified
Principal Engineer A-21049-53455	$120,000	San Antonio, TX	Mar 2, 2021	Aug 6, 2021	157	Certified
Research Analyst A-20176-69390	$77,000	Boulder, CO	Jul 17, 2020	Mar 1, 2021	227	Certified-Expired
Research Scientist A-19172-21773	$80,000	SAN ANTONIO, TX	Jul 15, 2019	Sep 17, 2019	64	Certified
Research Engineer A-19135-05841	$81,515	SAN ANTONIO, TX	May 29, 2019	Jul 10, 2019	42	Certified
Research Scientist A-18283-27480	$70,000	San Antonio, TX	Oct 26, 2018	Feb 14, 2019	111	Certified-Expired
Principal Engineer A-17292-00710	N/A	San Antonio, TX	Oct 20, 2017	Mar 23, 2018	154	Certified-Expired
Research Engineer A-16221-40093	$80,311	Ann Arbor, MI	Aug 9, 2016	Oct 21, 2016	73	Certified-Expired

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