Question 1

Does The University of Texas at Tyler sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of Texas at Tyler has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 346 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 Tyler, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 346 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 Tyler?

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 Tyler's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The University of Texas at Tyler has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	1	479
2023	4	4	0	460
2022	4	4	0	259
2020	1	1	0	175
2018	2	2	0	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-100-24281-390237	$91,800	Tyler, TX	Oct 7, 2024	Nov 7, 2025	396	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems G-300-24100-870215	$128,000	Tyler, TX	Apr 9, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	482	Certified
Assistant Professor of Counseling G-100-24087-834568	$66,188	Tyler, TX	Mar 27, 2024	Jul 16, 2025	476	Certified
Assistant Professor of English and Digital Studies G-300-23249-325366	$60,000	Tyler, TX	Sep 6, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	513	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-100-23249-325346	$71,070	Tyler, TX	Sep 6, 2023	Feb 13, 2025	526	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-23079-15238	$112,500	Tyler, TX	Apr 5, 2023	May 8, 2024	399	Certified
Clinical Assistant Professor A-22353-76223	$114,662	Tyler, TX	Jan 17, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	401	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-22124-50141	$91,800	Tyler, TX	May 5, 2022	Jan 19, 2023	259	Certified-Expired
Associate Professor A-22038-08478	$100,000	Tyler, TX	Feb 15, 2022	Nov 1, 2022	259	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-22027-03961	$57,000	Tyler, TX	Feb 8, 2022	Nov 30, 2022	295	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-22021-01187	$60,000	Tyler, TX	Jan 27, 2022	Oct 5, 2022	251	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Management A-20336-27083	$119,520	Tyler, TX	Dec 21, 2020	Jun 14, 2021	175	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18155-82468	N/A	Tyler, TX	Jun 22, 2018	Aug 17, 2018	56	Certified
Assistant Professor A-18144-79297	N/A	Tyler, TX	May 24, 2018	Aug 13, 2018	81	Certified

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