Question 1

Does The University of Texas El Paso sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of Texas El Paso has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 473 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 El Paso, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 473 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 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 El Paso's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The University of Texas El Paso has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	6	6	0	0	485
2023	5	5	0	0	459

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-100-24198-200452	$78,000	El Paso, TX	Jul 16, 2024	Dec 8, 2025	510	Certified
Senior Instructional Specialist G-100-24110-907317	$57,250	El Paso, TX	Apr 19, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	472	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-24110-906086	$70,000	El Paso, TX	Apr 19, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	472	Certified
Lecturer (Full Time) G-100-24109-903094	$46,900	El Paso, TX	Apr 18, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	473	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24107-892528	$38,070	El Paso, TX	Apr 16, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	475	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-24008-625120	$73,000	El Paso, TX	Jan 8, 2024	May 30, 2025	508	Certified
Departmental Application Specialist G-100-23353-578489	$69,410	El Paso, TX	Dec 19, 2023	May 2, 2025	500	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-23269-382633	$71,680	El Paso, TX	Sep 26, 2023	Feb 11, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor in Dance G-100-23230-277303	$60,000	El Paso, TX	Aug 18, 2023	Nov 30, 2024	470	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-100-23209-224271	$168,000	El Paso, TX	Jul 28, 2023	Aug 28, 2024	397	Certified
Assistant Professor A-23131-40964	$110,250	El Paso, TX	May 17, 2023	Jun 7, 2024	387	Certified

The University of Texas El Paso — Green Card PERM Data

The University of Texas El Paso PERM & Green Card Filings

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