Question 1

Does The United Illuminating Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The United Illuminating Company has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 183 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 The United Illuminating Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 183 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 The United Illuminating Company?

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 The United Illuminating Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The United Illuminating Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	281
2020	1	1	207
2016	2	2	124

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Engineer - Distribution Planning A-22160-68755	$121,306	Orange, CT	Jun 22, 2022	Mar 30, 2023	281	Certified-Expired
Principal Analyst – Billing Configuration A-20280-07828	$138,712	Orange, CT	Oct 19, 2020	May 14, 2021	207	Certified
IT Systems Consultant -SAP ISU A-16132-08508	$127,400	Orange, CT	Jul 21, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	88	Certified-Expired
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - IT A-16131-07912	$127,400	ORANGE, CT	May 5, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	159	Certified-Expired

The United Illuminating Company — Green Card PERM Data

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