Question 1

Does SB Energy DevCo (US), LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SB Energy DevCo (US), LLC 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 467 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 SB Energy DevCo (US), LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 467 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 SB Energy DevCo (US), 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 SB Energy DevCo (US), LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SB Energy DevCo (US), LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	507
2023	4	3	0	1	467

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Manager, Capital Markets G-100-24208-225233	$160,000	Redwood City, CA	Jul 26, 2024	Dec 15, 2025	507	Certified
Senior Engineer, Operations Analytics G-100-23303-464470	$163,696	Redwood City, CA	Oct 30, 2023	Apr 8, 2024	161	Withdrawn
Senior Manager, Transmission & Interconnection Planning G-100-23235-288667	$157,498	Redwood City, CA	Aug 23, 2023	Dec 2, 2024	467	Certified - Expired
Sr. Development and Performance Engineer G-100-23216-239144	$144,373	Redwood City, CA	Aug 4, 2023	Dec 2, 2024	486	Certified - Expired
Senior Associate, Strategy & Investments G-100-23195-189543	$150,000	Redwood City, CA	Jul 14, 2023	Sep 20, 2024	434	Certified

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