Question 1

Does Duke Energy Business Services, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Duke Energy Business Services, LLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 192 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 Duke Energy Business Services, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 192 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 Duke Energy Business Services, LLC?

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 Duke Energy Business Services, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Duke Energy Business Services, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	496
2022	1	1	251
2017	1	1	133
2016	1	1	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Data Engineer G-100-23311-483551	$144,960	Charlotte, NC	Nov 7, 2023	Mar 17, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
Lead IT Applications Analyst A-22137-56412	$118,294	Charlotte, NC	May 27, 2022	Feb 2, 2023	251	Certified-Expired
Lead IT Infrastructure Analyst A-17303-04554	N/A	Charlotte, NC	Nov 27, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	133	Certified
Senior IT Infrastructure Analyst A-16215-38179	$110,000	Charlotte, NC	Sep 2, 2016	Nov 23, 2016	82	Certified-Expired

Duke Energy Business Services, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

Duke Energy Business Services, LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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