Question 1

Does Bechtel Energy sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bechtel Energy has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 475 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 Bechtel Energy, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 475 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 Bechtel Energy?

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 Bechtel Energy's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bechtel Energy has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	4	4	0	484
2023	2	2	0	484
2022	4	3	1	312

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Civil Designer G-100-24079-814068	$132,240	Houston, TX	Mar 19, 2024	Jun 30, 2025	468	Certified
Senior Control Systems Designer G-100-24059-756748	$146,580	Houston, TX	Feb 28, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	484	Certified
Senior Control Systems Designer G-100-24059-754922	$146,580	Houston, TX	Feb 28, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	484	Certified
Senior Process Systems Engineer G-100-24046-723634	$135,800	Houston, TX	Feb 15, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	497	Certified
SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER G-100-23345-558233	$144,000	Houston, TX	Dec 11, 2023	Apr 11, 2025	487	Certified
Structural Senior Module Engineer G-100-23293-446940	$164,532	Houston, TX	Oct 20, 2023	Feb 12, 2025	481	Certified - Expired
Control Valve Specialist A-22325-61286	$166,080	Houston, TX	Dec 29, 2022	Dec 21, 2023	357	Certified-Expired
Control Valve Specialist A-22272-30812	$166,080	Houston, TX	Oct 24, 2022	Nov 7, 2022	14	Withdrawn
Tanks Engineer A-22270-29258	$97,200	Houston, TX	Oct 5, 2022	Aug 21, 2023	320	Certified
Tanks Field Engineer A-21314-71325	$158,205	Houston, TX	Jan 21, 2022	Oct 6, 2022	258	Certified-Expired

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