Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH-GALVESTON sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH-GALVESTON has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 72 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 TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH-GALVESTON, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 72 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 TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH-GALVESTON?

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 TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH-GALVESTON's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH-GALVESTON has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	7	5	0	2	116
2016	3	3	0	0	80

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Scientist I A-17059-07601	$44,707	Galveston, TX	Apr 7, 2017	Jun 15, 2017	69	Certified
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology A-17039-00714	$262,500	Galveston, TX	Feb 21, 2017	May 3, 2017	71	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17051-04723	$268,000	Galveston, TX	Feb 20, 2017	May 3, 2017	72	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17005-87695	$268,000	Galveston, TX	Feb 18, 2017	Feb 20, 2017	2	Withdrawn
OBIEE Administrator and Business Intelligence Developer A-16266-55257	$109,273	Webster, TX	Jan 25, 2017	Jul 27, 2017	183	Certified
Senior Informatica Developer A-17011-89675	$112,750	Webster, TX	Jan 11, 2017	Aug 25, 2017	226	Certified
Senior Informatica Developer A-16263-53907	$112,750	Webster, TX	Jan 10, 2017	Jan 11, 2017	1	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor - Dept. of Internal Medicine A-16251-50116	$175,000	Galveston, TX	Oct 14, 2016	Jan 4, 2017	82	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16267-55955	$254,000	Galveston, TX	Oct 4, 2016	Dec 13, 2016	70	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor Respiratory Care A-16199-33369	$83,672	Galveston, TX	Jul 17, 2016	Oct 13, 2016	88	Certified-Expired

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH-GALVESTON — Green Card PERM Data

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