Question 1

Does UT Southwestern Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UT Southwestern Medical Center has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 UT Southwestern Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 UT Southwestern Medical Center?

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 UT Southwestern Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UT Southwestern Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	421
2024	2	2	499
2023	4	4	464

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-25104-860402	$182,000	Dallas, TX	Apr 14, 2025	Jun 9, 2026	421	Certified
Senior Flow Cytometry Specialist G-100-24226-264023	$54,749	Dallas, TX	Aug 13, 2024	Jan 16, 2026	521	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24163-095291	$242,500	Dallas, TX	Jun 11, 2024	Sep 30, 2025	476	Certified
Biostatistician Consultant II G-100-23314-495651	$90,000	Dallas, TX	Nov 10, 2023	Apr 9, 2025	516	Certified
Research Scientist - Molecular Biology G-100-23268-379480	$70,000	Dallas, TX	Sep 25, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	494	Certified - Expired
Clinical Research Manager – Hematology/Oncology BMT G-100-23199-196581	$106,933	Dallas, TX	Jul 18, 2023	Aug 13, 2024	392	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-23171-129671	$190,600	Dallas, TX	Jun 20, 2023	Sep 15, 2024	453	Certified

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