Question 1

Does National Rural Electric Cooperative Association sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association 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 191 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 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 191 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 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association?

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 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	241
2020	1	1	332
2017	2	2	138

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director, Information Security A-22084-30942	$203,424	Arlington, VA	Apr 30, 2022	Dec 27, 2022	241	Certified-Expired
Senior Application Developer A-20153-60352	$80,000	Lincoln, NE	Jun 26, 2020	May 24, 2021	332	Certified
Senior Application Developer A-17288-98827	N/A	Arlington, VA	Oct 30, 2017	Mar 20, 2018	141	Certified-Expired
Security Identity Management Engineer/Developer A-17209-69680	N/A	Arlington, VA	Aug 8, 2017	Dec 21, 2017	135	Certified-Expired

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