Question 1

Does THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO 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 88 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 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 88 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 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO?

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 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	2	2	0	0	66
2016	3	3	0	0	109

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-17075-14395	$36,960	El Paso, TX	Mar 24, 2017	May 18, 2017	55	Certified
Enterprise Web Developer A-17040-01392	$51,376	El Paso, TX	Mar 3, 2017	May 18, 2017	76	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16307-67619	$66,520	El Paso, TX	Nov 16, 2016	Mar 13, 2017	117	Certified-Expired
Research Associate A-16252-50930	$35,526	El Paso, TX	Oct 4, 2016	Feb 1, 2017	120	Certified-Expired
Research Scientist- Assistant A-16243-47979	$46,259	El Paso, TX	Sep 2, 2016	Nov 29, 2016	88	Certified-Expired

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO — Green Card PERM Data

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO PERM & Green Card Filings

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