Question 1

Does Direct Energy, LP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Direct Energy, LP has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Energy, LP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Energy, 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. See the risk factors section above for Direct Energy, LP's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Direct Energy, LP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Direct Energy, LP has a 85.7% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (6 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	5	4	0	1	82
2016	3	2	1	0	60

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior SAP HR Systems Analyst A-17164-50305	$110,000	Houston, TX	Jun 29, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	91	Certified
Senior SAP HR Systems Analyst A-17144-42320	$110,000	Houston, TX	Jun 1, 2017	Jun 7, 2017	6	Withdrawn
Regional Manager, Origination and Producer Services A-17095-20947	$170,000	Iselin, NJ	May 23, 2017	Aug 21, 2017	90	Certified
Software Developer A-17097-22386	$102,253	Houston, TX	May 22, 2017	Aug 21, 2017	91	Certified
Sr. Power Market Analyst A-17045-02719	$125,000	Houston, TX	Feb 28, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	56	Certified
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst A-16343-78612	$104,270	Tulsa, OK	Dec 29, 2016	Feb 24, 2017	57	Certified-Expired
Senior Analyst, Pricing A-16280-59450	$113,464	Houston, TX	Dec 16, 2016	Jul 3, 2017	199	Denied
Senior Digital Analyst A-16277-58401	$100,004	Houston, TX	Dec 16, 2016	Feb 17, 2017	63	Certified-Expired

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