Question 1

Does Plug Power Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Plug Power Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 83 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 Plug Power Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 83 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 Plug Power 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 Plug Power Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Plug Power Inc. has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2018	1	1	83
2017	1	1	167
2016	2	2	75

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Principal Automation Engineer (Hydrogen Systems) A-18244-13783	$128,002	Latham, NY	Sep 14, 2018	Dec 6, 2018	83	Certified-Expired
Director, Field Applications Engineering A-17236-79859	N/A	Latham, NY	Oct 5, 2017	Mar 21, 2018	167	Certified-Expired
Senior Electrical Engineer A-16315-70067	$85,000	Latham, NY	Dec 8, 2016	Feb 21, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Hydrogen Systems A-16314-69689	$95,930	Latham, NY	Dec 8, 2016	Feb 21, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
FUEL CELL SERVICE TECHNICIAN A-12080-47812	$51,875	LATHAM, NY	May 31, 2012	Jun 6, 2017	1,832	Denied

Plug Power Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Plug Power Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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