Question 1

Does PNM sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PNM has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 250 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 PNM, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 250 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 PNM?

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 PNM's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

PNM has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	511
2022	1	1	0	250
2018	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineer II G-100-24285-401358	$108,243	Albuquerque, NM	Oct 11, 2024	Mar 6, 2026	511	Certified
Electrical Engineer III A-22041-09995	$103,521	Albuquerque, NM	Mar 9, 2022	Nov 14, 2022	250	Certified-Expired
ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) A-18295-31738	$81,729	ALBUQUERQUE, NM	Oct 18, 2018	Jun 21, 2019	246	Denied

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