Question 1

Does Texas A&M University - Commerce sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Texas A&M University - Commerce has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 62 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 Texas A&M University - Commerce, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 62 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 Texas A&M University - Commerce?

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 Texas A&M University - Commerce's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Texas A&M University - Commerce has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	1	0	0	62
2016	4	4	0	0	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-17025-95141	$120,000	Commerce, TX	Mar 23, 2017	May 24, 2017	62	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16334-75251	$77,353	Commerce, TX	Nov 30, 2016	Jan 30, 2017	61	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16328-74205	$59,800	Commerce, TX	Nov 29, 2016	Feb 3, 2017	66	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16320-71338	$51,000	Commerce, TX	Nov 28, 2016	Jan 23, 2017	56	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16320-71265	$51,571	Commerce, TX	Nov 16, 2016	Jan 20, 2017	65	Certified-Expired

Texas A&M University - Commerce — Green Card PERM Data

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