What is the current PERM processing time?

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 MISO, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 113 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

How long does it take to get a green card through MISO?

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.

What triggers a PERM audit?

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.

What is MISO's PERM approval rate?

MISO has a 96.3% PERM approval rate across 27 total applications (26 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Last Updated Apr 2026

Carmel, IN

148 employees

Est. 1998

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MISO — Green Card PERM Data

MISO PERM & Green Card Filings

Does MISO sponsor green cards? Yes. Below is every PERM labor certification filing by MISO, including approval rates, PERM processing times, and salary data. The employer sponsored green card process from PERM filing to permanent residency typically takes 1 to 5+ years depending on visa category and country of birth.

Sponsors Green Cards?

Yes

2025 PERM filings

Recent processing time

17 monthsApprox.

Green Card Commitment

52%

High

PERM Filing Risk Factors

The DOL flags certain conditions on PERM applications that may trigger an audit, a request for additional documentation before a case can be certified. These are common in certain industries and don't indicate wrongdoing. Based on 1 PERM filings in the last year.

Unusual Job Requirements

1 of 1 filings

The job requirements exceed what's standard for the occupation. The DOL checks whether requirements are tailored to the foreign worker.

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	503
2023	1	1	0	434
2022	2	1	1	657
2020	1	1	0	176
2019	3	3	0	58
2018	14	14	0	103
2017	3	3	0	177
2016	2	2	0	95

All PERM Filings

27 total

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Engineer Expansion Planning G-100-24191-184148	$138,199	Eagan, MN	Jul 9, 2024	Nov 24, 2025	503	Certified
Senior Engineer Operations Systems G-100-23199-195370	$127,925	Eagan, MN	Jul 18, 2023	Sep 24, 2024	434	Certified
Principal Engineer Operations Systems A-22088-32139	$136,056	Eagan, MN	May 13, 2022	Feb 29, 2024	657	Certified-Expired
Engineer III System Operations A-22032-05430	$106,000	Eagan, MN	Mar 15, 2022	Dec 21, 2023	646	Denied
Engineer II Operations (Ops) Systems A-20251-96729	$95,617	Carmel, IN	Nov 24, 2020	May 19, 2021	176	Certified
Process & Performance Lead A-19107-94141	$125,921	Carmel, IN	May 22, 2019	Jul 10, 2019	49	Certified
Engineer II Economic Studies A-19107-94108	$88,301	Eagan, MN	May 22, 2019	Jul 10, 2019	49	Certified
Engineer II, Policy Studies A-19014-62317	$92,911	Eagan, MN	Feb 27, 2019	May 14, 2019	76	Certified
Engineer II Model Engineering A-18198-97966	$85,000	Carmel, IN	Aug 10, 2018	Oct 25, 2018	76	Certified-Expired
Engineer II, Market Engineering A-18196-97505	$90,075	Carmel, IN	Aug 10, 2018	Oct 22, 2018	73	Certified-Expired
Senior Engineer, Interconnection Resource Studies A-18108-64603	N/A	Carmel, IN	May 30, 2018	Aug 13, 2018	75	Certified
Engineer II, Transmission Security Planning A-18047-44233	N/A	Carmel, IN	Apr 4, 2018	Jul 16, 2018	103	Certified
Engineer II, FTR & Pricing A-18046-44260	N/A	Carmel, IN	Apr 4, 2018	Jul 16, 2018	103	Certified
Policy Planning Engineer II A-18047-44282	N/A	Metairie, LA	Apr 2, 2018	Jul 24, 2018	113	Certified
Principal Engineer Transmission Design A-18046-44259	N/A	Eagan, MN	Apr 2, 2018	Jul 24, 2018	113	Certified
Senior Electrical Engineer, Expansion Planning A-18030-36811	N/A	Carmel, IN	Apr 2, 2018	Jul 24, 2018	113	Certified
Outage Coordination Engineer II A-18073-52328	N/A	Carmel, IN	Mar 23, 2018	Jul 5, 2018	104	Certified
Engineer II, Seams Administration A-18019-33153	N/A	Carmel, IN	Feb 20, 2018	Jun 6, 2018	106	Certified
Engineer II, Seams Administration A-18019-33148	N/A	Carmel, IN	Feb 20, 2018	Jun 6, 2018	106	Certified
Engineer II, Seams Administration A-18019-33154	N/A	Carmel, IN	Feb 14, 2018	Jun 4, 2018	110	Certified
Engineer II, Market Eval. and Design A-18016-31436	N/A	Carmel, IN	Jan 24, 2018	May 23, 2018	119	Certified
Engineer II, Market Eval. and Design A-18016-31429	N/A	Carmel, IN	Jan 24, 2018	May 23, 2018	119	Certified
Reliability Engineer II A-17339-17551	N/A	Eagan, MN	Dec 11, 2017	Apr 30, 2018	140	Certified
Engineer II Resource Transmission Studies A-17157-46973	N/A	Carmel, IN	Sep 20, 2017	Feb 2, 2018	135	Certified-Expired
Engineer II, Seams Administration A-17228-76253	N/A	CARMEL, IN	Sep 11, 2017	May 25, 2018	256	Certified
Engineer II EMS-Multiple Openings A-16278-58719	$96,554	Carmel, IN	Oct 6, 2016	Jan 27, 2017	113	Certified-Expired
Engineer II EMS-Multiple Openings A-16272-57194	$96,554	Carmel, IN	Oct 6, 2016	Dec 22, 2016	77	Certified-Expired

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. MISO has filed 27 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 26 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 113 days.

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