Question 1

Does Direct Electron, LP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Direct Electron, LP has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 316 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 Direct Electron, LP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 316 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 Direct Electron, LP?

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 Direct Electron, LP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Direct Electron, LP has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	438
2019	1	1	0	66
2018	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Developer (Imaging Applications) G-100-23184-163994	$89,294	San Diego, CA	Jul 3, 2023	Sep 16, 2024	441	Certified
Software Developer (Product Improvement Applications) G-100-23184-163900	$89,294	San Diego, CA	Jul 3, 2023	Sep 10, 2024	435	Certified
Software Test Engineer A-19165-18558	$84,885	San Diego, CA	Jul 19, 2019	Sep 23, 2019	66	Certified
Software Test Engineer A-18012-30762	N/A	San Diego, CA	Mar 13, 2018	Sep 25, 2018	196	Denied

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