Question 1

Does Apex Clean Energy, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apex Clean Energy, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 208 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 Apex Clean Energy, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 208 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 Apex Clean Energy, Inc.?

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 Apex Clean Energy, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2020	3	3	0	0	208
2017	2	2	0	0	90

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Manager - Transmission and Interconnection A-20265-02176	$110,000	Charlottesville, VA	Sep 30, 2020	Apr 27, 2021	209	Certified
Transmission Planning Engineer A-20239-92211	$93,746	Charlottesville, VA	Sep 25, 2020	Apr 21, 2021	208	Certified
Transmission Planning Engineer A-20238-91750	$93,746	Charlottesville, VA	Sep 25, 2020	Apr 21, 2021	208	Certified
Power Operations Engineer A-17150-44014	$88,192	Charlottesville, VA	May 30, 2017	Sep 18, 2017	111	Certified
Electrical Engineering Manager A-17040-01081	$88,192	Charlottesville, VA	Feb 9, 2017	Apr 18, 2017	68	Certified

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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