Question 1

Does The University of Texas at San Antonio sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The University of Texas at San Antonio has filed 18 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 17 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 426 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 San Antonio, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 426 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 San Antonio?

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 San Antonio's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The University of Texas at San Antonio has a 94.4% PERM approval rate across 18 total applications (17 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	2	2	0	396
2024	3	3	0	485
2023	7	7	0	495
2019	3	3	0	75
2018	2	2	0	98
2017	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-25143-014275	$150,000	San Antonio, TX	May 23, 2025	Jun 21, 2026	394	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-25140-995983	$147,500	San Antonio, TX	May 20, 2025	Jun 21, 2026	397	Certified
Professor of Instruction G-300-24185-173937	$80,517	San Antonio, TX	Jul 3, 2024	Dec 5, 2025	520	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor G-300-24179-153873	$90,000	San Antonio, TX	Jun 27, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	455	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24124-957405	$72,500	San Antonio, TX	May 3, 2024	Aug 26, 2025	480	Certified
Professor of Instruction G-300-23360-592560	$75,600	San Antonio, TX	Dec 26, 2023	May 5, 2025	496	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23257-347574	$74,000	San Antonio, TX	Sep 14, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	503	Certified - Expired
Professor of Instruction G-300-23244-317222	$75,600	San Antonio, TX	Sep 1, 2023	Jan 28, 2025	515	Certified - Expired
Professor of Instruction G-300-23244-316571	$75,600	San Antonio, TX	Sep 1, 2023	Jan 28, 2025	515	Certified - Expired
Professor of Instruction G-300-23244-315323	$70,000	San Antonio, TX	Sep 1, 2023	Jan 28, 2025	515	Certified - Expired
Professor of Instruction G-300-23241-305904	$85,000	San Antonio, TX	Aug 29, 2023	Dec 3, 2024	462	Certified - Expired
Assistant Professor A-23073-12592	$96,000	San Antonio, TX	Apr 12, 2023	May 13, 2024	397	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19156-14013	$90,000	San Antonio, TX	Jun 21, 2019	Sep 11, 2019	82	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19093-88153	$115,000	San Antonio, TX	May 17, 2019	Jul 15, 2019	59	Certified
Assistant Professor A-19093-88348	$120,000	San Antonio, TX	May 1, 2019	Jul 15, 2019	75	Certified
Assistant Professor- Construction Science A-18243-13513	$69,900	San Antonio, TX	Sep 7, 2018	Nov 5, 2018	59	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor - Biological Anthropologist A-17353-23451	N/A	San Antonio, TX	Jan 12, 2018	May 29, 2018	137	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17256-86463	N/A	San Antonio, TX	Sep 18, 2017	Mar 6, 2018	169	Denied

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