Question 1

Does University of the Incarnate Word sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of the Incarnate Word has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 182 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 the Incarnate Word, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 182 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 the Incarnate Word?

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 the Incarnate Word's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of the Incarnate Word has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	515
2023	1	1	399
2022	1	1	277
2019	1	1	62
2017	1	1	85
2016	1	1	87

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor in Computational Mathematics G-300-24047-727010	$69,996	San Antonio, TX	Feb 16, 2024	Jul 15, 2025	515	Certified
Asst Prof of English-Critical Race Studies & Social Justice G-300-23171-127229	$70,000	San Antonio, TX	Jun 20, 2023	Jul 23, 2024	399	Certified
Assistant Professor - Program Evaluation - Graduate School A-22087-31590	$68,000	San Antonio, TX	Apr 21, 2022	Jan 23, 2023	277	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems A-19053-75803	$91,000	SAN ANTONIO, TX	Mar 22, 2019	May 23, 2019	62	Certified
Assistant Professor of 3D Animation & Game Design A-16256-51632	$65,975	San Antonio, TX	Jan 3, 2017	Mar 29, 2017	85	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Mathematics A-16309-68515	$25,390	San Antonio, TX	Dec 6, 2016	Mar 3, 2017	87	Certified-Expired

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