Question 1

Does TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 63 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 STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 63 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 STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS?

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 STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY-SAN MARCOS has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	2	0	1	59
2016	5	5	0	0	112

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-17191-61481	$64,000	San Marcos, TX	Aug 14, 2017	Aug 15, 2017	1	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor A-17137-39560	$63,000	San Marcos, TX	May 26, 2017	Jul 17, 2017	52	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16343-78836	$70,000	San Marcos, TX	Jan 30, 2017	Apr 5, 2017	65	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16321-71955	$62,000	San Marcos, TX	Dec 16, 2016	Mar 15, 2017	89	Certified-Expired
Senior Lecturer A-16321-71908	$45,827	San Marcos, TX	Dec 16, 2016	Mar 15, 2017	89	Certified-Expired
Senior Lecturer A-16222-40421	$47,400	San Marcos, TX	Sep 15, 2016	Nov 15, 2016	61	Certified-Expired
Lecturer A-16222-40395	$37,000	San Marcos, TX	Sep 15, 2016	Nov 15, 2016	61	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor, Communication Design A-15303-34418	$61,000	San Marcos, TX	May 26, 2016	Feb 8, 2017	258	Certified-Expired

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