Question 1

Does Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 161 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 Powell Electrical Systems, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 161 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 Powell Electrical Systems, 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 Powell Electrical Systems, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Powell Electrical Systems, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	497
2022	1	1	300
2017	6	6	129

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Global Human Resources Manager G-100-24198-199991	$175,635	Houston, TX	Jul 16, 2024	Nov 25, 2025	497	Certified
Senior Electronics Engineer A-22259-22723	$77,834	Houston, TX	Sep 28, 2022	Jul 25, 2023	300	Certified
Senior Engineer A-17354-23639	N/A	Houston, TX	Dec 20, 2017	May 8, 2018	139	Certified
Senior Engineer A-17335-16788	N/A	Houston, TX	Dec 1, 2017	Apr 25, 2018	145	Certified
Senior Engineer A-17256-86279	N/A	Houston, TX	Oct 11, 2017	May 4, 2018	205	Certified
Senior Engineer A-17249-84073	N/A	Houston, TX	Oct 1, 2017	Mar 26, 2018	176	Certified-Expired
Senior Business Systems Analyst A-17114-28928	$94,723	Houston, TX	Apr 25, 2017	Jun 27, 2017	63	Certified
Lead Structural Blast Engineer A-17111-27965	$133,973	Houston, TX	Apr 23, 2017	Jun 27, 2017	65	Certified

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