Question 1

Does The University of Texas Permian Basin sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of Texas Permian Basin has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 211 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 Permian Basin, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 211 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 Permian Basin?

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 Permian Basin's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The University of Texas Permian Basin has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	393
2022	1	1	0	326
2021	1	0	1	—
2020	2	2	0	183

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lecturer A-23074-13430	$66,141	Midland, TX	Apr 11, 2023	May 8, 2024	393	Certified
Assistant Professor of Marketing A-22299-46305	$101,000	Odessa, TX	Nov 28, 2022	Oct 20, 2023	326	Certified-Expired
Assistant Research Professor A-21118-79648	$72,000	Odessa, TX	May 20, 2021	May 20, 2021	0	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor A-20161-63293	$65,000	Odessa, TX	Jun 29, 2020	Jan 26, 2021	211	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-20085-35290	$133,000	Odessa, TX	Apr 29, 2020	Oct 1, 2020	155	Certified-Expired

The University of Texas Permian Basin — Green Card PERM Data

The University of Texas Permian Basin PERM & Green Card Filings

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All PERM Filings

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