Question 1

Does Smart Energy Water sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smart Energy Water has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 Smart Energy Water, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 476 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 Smart Energy Water?

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 Smart Energy Water's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Smart Energy Water has a 81.8% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (9 certified, 2 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	1	2	707
2023	7	7	0	447
2022	1	1	0	326

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead, Technical Product Delivery G-100-24089-841725	$173,250	Irvine, CA	Mar 29, 2024	Feb 5, 2026	678	Denied
SAP ISU Functional Lead G-100-24069-785205	$205,000	Irvine, CA	Mar 8, 2024	Feb 5, 2026	699	Denied
Lead, Product Delivery G-100-24062-765492	$130,000	Irvine, CA	Mar 1, 2024	Feb 6, 2026	707	Certified
Manager, Technical Delivery G-100-23297-454035	$205,733	Irvine, CA	Oct 24, 2023	Feb 27, 2025	492	Certified - Expired
Manager, Technical Delivery G-100-23264-369352	$205,733	Irvine, CA	Sep 21, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
.NET Technical Lead G-100-23234-286629	$147,410	Irvine, CA	Aug 22, 2023	Dec 2, 2024	468	Certified - Expired
Lead, Product Delivery G-100-23215-234660	$143,978	Irvine, CA	Aug 2, 2023	Nov 20, 2024	476	Certified - Expired
Lead Cloud Engineer G-100-23194-186528	$143,853	Irvine, CA	Jul 13, 2023	Sep 27, 2024	442	Certified
Software Developer A-23137-43900	$80,122	Irvine, CA	May 31, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	383	Certified
Manager, Product Delivery A-22284-37320	$205,733	Irvine, CA	Jan 5, 2023	Jan 9, 2024	369	Certified-Expired
Lead, Cloud Engineer A-22283-36570	$136,157	Irvine, CA	Nov 18, 2022	Oct 10, 2023	326	Certified-Expired

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