Question 1

Does SMUD sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SMUD has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 112 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 SMUD, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 112 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 SMUD?

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 SMUD's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SMUD has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	1	1	304
2018	2	2	89
2017	2	2	120

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
SR Enterprise Technology Analyst A-22192-86510	$120,952	Sacramento, CA	Jul 15, 2022	May 15, 2023	304	Certified
SAP Security Administrator A-18278-26043	$98,220	Sacramento, CA	Nov 15, 2018	Feb 15, 2019	92	Certified-Expired
Enterprise Technology Analyst A-18004-27753	N/A	Sacramento, CA	May 14, 2018	Aug 7, 2018	85	Certified
Principal EMS Engineer A-17227-76154	N/A	Sacramento, CA	Aug 29, 2017	Jan 4, 2018	128	Certified-Expired
SAP Enterprise Analyst A-17191-61569	N/A	Sacramento, CA	Jul 14, 2017	Nov 3, 2017	112	Certified-Expired

SMUD — Green Card PERM Data

SMUD PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

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