Question 1

Does Proterra Powered LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Proterra Powered LLC 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 490 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 Proterra Powered LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 490 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 Proterra Powered LLC?

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 Proterra Powered LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Proterra Powered LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	0	478
2024	3	3	0	0	490

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Staff Integration Engineer G-100-25003-591581	$190,700	Burlingame, CA	Jan 3, 2025	Apr 26, 2026	478	Certified
Sr. Stress Engineer G-100-24355-565318	$162,300	Burlingame, CA	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 23, 2026	489	Certified
Sr. Project Manager, Battery Technology G-100-24331-500768	$146,400	Burlingame, CA	Nov 26, 2024	Mar 31, 2026	490	Certified
Senior Manufacturing Controls Engineer - Battery G-100-24324-486370	$124,000	Greer, SC	Nov 19, 2024	Mar 27, 2026	493	Certified

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