Question 1

Does DTE Electric Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DTE Electric Company 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 330 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 DTE Electric Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 330 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 DTE Electric Company?

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 DTE Electric Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DTE Electric Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2023	2	2	0	446
2022	1	1	0	269

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Principal Engineer G-100-25035-663693	$132,642	Detroit, MI	Feb 4, 2025	Apr 24, 2025	79	Withdrawn
Engineer, Principal - System Protection & Automation G-100-23326-520969	$118,290	Detroit, MI	Nov 22, 2023	Apr 6, 2025	501	Certified
Senior Capital Project Manager A-23059-06712	$118,000	Detroit, MI	Mar 30, 2023	Apr 24, 2024	391	Certified
Supervisor - Regional Planning A-22046-11598	$127,837	Belleville, MI	Mar 7, 2022	Dec 1, 2022	269	Certified-Expired

DTE Electric Company — Green Card PERM Data

DTE Electric Company PERM & Green Card Filings

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