Question 1

Does Pacific GAS & Electric CO sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pacific GAS & Electric CO has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Pacific GAS & Electric CO, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Pacific GAS & Electric CO?

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 Pacific GAS & Electric CO's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Pacific GAS & Electric CO has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	84
2016	1	1	0	0	81

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
IT Network Specialist A-17060-08296	$113,194	San Ramon, CA	Jun 9, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	98	Certified
Business Project Manager, Principal (Operations Research Analyst) A-17061-08803	$146,223	San Ramon, CA	Apr 12, 2017	Jun 21, 2017	70	Certified
Senior Programmer Analyst (Computer Systems Analyst) A-16200-33591	$111,176	San Ramon, CA	Oct 24, 2016	Jan 13, 2017	81	Certified-Expired

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