Question 1

Does Sentient Energy sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sentient Energy has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 96 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 Sentient Energy, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 96 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 Sentient Energy?

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 Sentient Energy's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sentient Energy has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	401
2020	1	1	220
2018	1	1	111
2017	1	1	80
2016	2	2	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Software Engineer, DevOps A-23013-86993	$167,149	Milpitas, CA	May 10, 2023	Jun 14, 2024	401	Certified
Product Manager A-20203-79192	$165,000	Burlingame, CA	Aug 25, 2020	Apr 2, 2021	220	Certified-Expired
Lead Software Architect A-18270-23116	$192,492	Santa Clara, CA	Oct 10, 2018	Jan 29, 2019	111	Certified-Expired
Software QA Engineer A-16362-85023	$113,381	Burlingame, CA	Jan 10, 2017	Mar 31, 2017	80	Certified-Expired
Advanced Application Engineer A-16288-61979	$113,381	Burlingame, CA	Nov 9, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	61	Certified-Expired
Senior Advance Application Scientist A-16252-50999	$125,000	Burlingame, CA	Sep 12, 2016	Nov 29, 2016	78	Certified-Expired

Sentient Energy — Green Card PERM Data

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