Question 1

Does Texas A&M AgriLife Research sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Texas A&M AgriLife Research 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 492 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 AgriLife Research, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 492 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 AgriLife Research?

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 AgriLife Research's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Texas A&M AgriLife Research has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	440
2024	4	4	500
2018	1	1	133

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Specialist IV G-100-25057-726289	$110,313	College Station, TX	Feb 26, 2025	May 12, 2026	440	Certified
Research Specialist III G-100-24351-548423	$93,766	College Station, TX	Dec 16, 2024	Apr 15, 2026	485	Certified
Software Application Developer II G-100-24299-432809	$70,000	College Station, TX	Oct 25, 2024	Mar 7, 2026	498	Certified
Project Manager III G-100-24274-373822	$94,500	College Station, TX	Sep 30, 2024	Feb 12, 2026	500	Certified
Software Applications Developer IV G-100-24243-307079	$125,000	College Station, TX	Aug 30, 2024	Jan 27, 2026	515	Certified
Research Assistant Professor (Chemist) A-18088-57526	N/A	College Station, TX	May 1, 2018	Sep 11, 2018	133	Certified

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