Question 1

Does PELCO sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PELCO 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 78 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 PELCO, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 78 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 PELCO?

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 PELCO's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

PELCO has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	3	3	0	0	102
2016	1	1	0	0	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
IT Application Developer A-17077-14988	$111,093	Fresno, CA	May 3, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	148	Certified
Senior Software Test Engineer A-17075-14178	$61,922	Fresno, CA	Apr 11, 2017	Jun 23, 2017	73	Certified
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager A-17005-87895	$120,182	Fresno, CA	Mar 9, 2017	May 31, 2017	83	Certified
Quality Engineer A-16190-30487	$71,115	Clovis, CA	Oct 20, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	70	Certified-Expired

PELCO — Green Card PERM Data

PELCO PERM & Green Card Filings

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