Question 1

Does Texas Health and Human Services Commission sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services Commission 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 374 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 Health and Human Services Commission, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 374 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 Health and Human Services Commission?

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 Health and Human Services Commission's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Texas Health and Human Services Commission has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	526
2023	3	3	385
2022	1	1	288
2019	1	1	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Psychiatrist G-100-24248-313504	$264,235	Wichita Falls, TX	Sep 4, 2024	Feb 12, 2026	526	Certified
Psychologist II – Forensic Evaluator (053947.000016) G-100-23211-224960	$96,720	Kerrville, TX	Jul 30, 2023	Sep 9, 2024	407	Certified
Psychiatrist III A-23144-46860	$251,652	Terrell, TX	May 31, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	377	Certified
Psychiatrist III A-22320-58648	$148,796	Terrell, TX	Jan 6, 2023	Jan 11, 2024	370	Certified-Expired
Psychiatrist III A-22168-74076	$185,994	Austin, TX	Sep 15, 2022	Jun 30, 2023	288	Certified
Psychologist II A-18345-50850	$71,000	Wichita, TX	Feb 14, 2019	May 3, 2019	78	Certified

Texas Health and Human Services Commission — Green Card PERM Data

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