Question 1

Does Cheniere Energy, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheniere Energy, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 419 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 Cheniere Energy, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 419 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 Cheniere 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 Cheniere Energy, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cheniere Energy, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	3	0	485
2023	1	0	1	—
2017	2	2	0	170

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Specialist Operations Applications G-100-24269-362810	$144,699	Houston, TX	Sep 25, 2024	Feb 4, 2026	497	Certified
Staff Engineer, Control Systems G-100-24099-865042	$192,806	Gregory, TX	Apr 8, 2024	Jul 25, 2025	473	Certified
Senior Specialist, Operations Applications G-100-24029-673540	$149,334	Houston, TX	Jan 29, 2024	May 28, 2025	485	Certified
Senior Staff Process Engineer A-22328-63049	$229,841	Cameron, LA	Mar 22, 2023	Mar 21, 2024	365	Withdrawn
Senior Oracle Fusion HCM Specialist A-17138-40032	$139,359	Houston, TX	May 22, 2017	Aug 7, 2017	77	Certified
LEAD ORACLE MIDDLEWARE DEVELOPER(SOFTWARE DEVELOPER, APPLICATIONS) A-17129-36011	N/A	HOUSTON, TX	May 1, 2017	Jan 19, 2018	263	Certified-Expired

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