Question 1

Does University OF Puerto Rico-mayaguez Campus sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University OF Puerto Rico-mayaguez Campus has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 459 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 University OF Puerto Rico-mayaguez Campus, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 459 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 University OF Puerto Rico-mayaguez Campus?

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 University OF Puerto Rico-mayaguez Campus's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University OF Puerto Rico-mayaguez Campus has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	2	2	428
2024	4	4	474
2019	1	1	87
2016	1	1	100

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-25120-924368	$70,548	Mayaguez , PR	Apr 30, 2025	Jun 9, 2026	405	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-25041-680321	$70,901	Mayaguez , PR	Feb 10, 2025	May 6, 2026	450	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24345-530531	$62,256	Mayaguez , PR	Dec 10, 2024	Apr 9, 2026	485	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24145-035665	$70,548	Mayaguez, PR	May 24, 2024	Sep 3, 2025	467	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24142-019555	$70,548	Mayaguez, PR	May 21, 2024	Sep 3, 2025	470	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24142-019317	$62,256	Mayaguez, PR	May 21, 2024	Sep 3, 2025	470	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19025-66182	$70,548	Mayaguez, PR	Jan 29, 2019	Apr 26, 2019	87	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16183-28647	$62,256	Mayaguez, PR	Jul 5, 2016	Oct 13, 2016	100	Certified-Expired

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