Question 1

Does EDF Trading North America, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EDF Trading North America, LLC has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 235 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 EDF Trading North America, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 235 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 EDF Trading North America, 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 EDF Trading North America, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

EDF Trading North America, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	410
2022	3	3	275
2021	1	1	137
2020	2	2	199
2018	1	1	235
2017	1	1	106

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Power Analyst A-23025-93100	$140,000	Houston, TX	Feb 2, 2023	Mar 18, 2024	410	Certified-Expired
Director, Risk A-22201-91744	$200,000	Houston, TX	Aug 31, 2022	Jun 13, 2023	286	Certified
Sr. Salesforce Developer A-22062-18685	$126,485	Houston, TX	Apr 26, 2022	Jan 9, 2023	258	Certified-Expired
Commercial Operations Analyst A-22087-31626	$74,500	Houston, TX	Apr 5, 2022	Jan 9, 2023	279	Certified-Expired
Senior Gas Scheduler A-21105-74765	$119,683	Houston, TX	Apr 29, 2021	Sep 13, 2021	137	Certified
Sr. Financial Analyst A-20329-25242	$99,133	Houston, TX	Dec 10, 2020	Jun 8, 2021	180	Certified
Senior Market Risk Analyst A-20188-73049	$88,000	Houston, TX	Jul 10, 2020	Feb 12, 2021	217	Certified-Expired
Manager, Trading A-17348-21593	N/A	Houston, TX	Jan 8, 2018	Aug 31, 2018	235	Certified
Quantitative Power Trader A-17108-26193	$110,000	Houston, TX	May 9, 2017	Aug 23, 2017	106	Certified

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