Question 1

Does University of Puerto RicoMayaguez Campus sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Puerto RicoMayaguez Campus has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 581 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 RicoMayaguez Campus, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 581 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 RicoMayaguez 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 RicoMayaguez Campus's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Puerto RicoMayaguez Campus has a 71.4% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (5 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor A-22126-51670	$70,548	Mayaguez, PR	May 24, 2022	Mar 22, 2024	668	Denied
Assistant Professor A-22116-46368	$62,256	Mayaguez, PR	May 20, 2022	Mar 22, 2024	672	Denied
Assistant Professor A-22112-44850	$70,548	Mayaguez, PR	May 6, 2022	Jan 23, 2023	262	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-22112-44820	$62,256	Mayaguez, PR	May 6, 2022	Jan 23, 2023	262	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-19025-66129	$62,256	Mayaguez, PR	Apr 26, 2022	Nov 15, 2023	568	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-22059-17057	$70,548	Mayaguez, PR	Apr 14, 2022	Nov 16, 2023	581	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-22101-38954	$70,548	Mayaguez, PR	Apr 13, 2022	Nov 16, 2023	582	Certified-Expired

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