Question 1

Does Energy Recovery, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Energy Recovery, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 264 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 Energy Recovery, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 264 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 Energy Recovery, 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 Energy Recovery, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Energy Recovery, Inc. has a 75% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	0	493
2017	4	2	1	1	215

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Corporate Development Manager G-100-23256-341452	$152,000	San Leandro, CA	Sep 12, 2023	Jan 17, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Sr. Mechanical Engineer Rotating Equipment Design A-17286-98613	N/A	San Leandro, CA	Oct 13, 2017	Jul 17, 2018	277	Certified
Vice President, Finance and Treasurer A-17215-71746	N/A	San Leandro, CA	Oct 12, 2017	Mar 14, 2018	153	Certified-Expired
Sr. Mechanical Engineer Rotating Equipment Design A-17215-71594	N/A	San Leandro, CA	Oct 12, 2017	Oct 13, 2017	1	Withdrawn
Director, Product Development A-17208-69040	N/A	San Leandro, CA	Aug 4, 2017	Apr 25, 2018	264	Denied

Energy Recovery, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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