Question 1

Does Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 511 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 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 511 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 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.?

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 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	0	511
2023	2	1	1	560
2022	1	1	0	342
2017	1	1	0	83

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Technical Leader I G-100-24283-397299	$88,060	Palo Alto, CA	Oct 9, 2024	Mar 4, 2026	511	Certified
Sr. Technical Leader G-100-23313-492335	$112,299	Charlotte, NC	Nov 9, 2023	May 22, 2025	560	Certified
System Architect & Integrator G-100-23312-488651	$117,950	Charlotte, NC	Nov 8, 2023	Aug 11, 2025	642	Denied
Engineer/Scientist III A-22285-37892	$102,149	Palo Alto, CA	Dec 6, 2022	Nov 13, 2023	342	Certified-Expired
Engineer/Scientist III A-17146-43445	$94,300	Knoxville, TN	Jun 23, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	83	Certified

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