Question 1

Does Xcel Energy, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Xcel Energy, Inc. 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 452 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 Xcel Energy, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 452 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 Xcel Energy, Inc.?

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 Xcel Energy, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Xcel Energy, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	2	2	413
2024	2	2	482
2023	1	1	393
2022	1	1	581

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Process Automation Developer III G-100-25168-101329	$95,000	Amarillo, TX	Jun 17, 2025	Jun 30, 2026	378	Certified
Process Automation Developer III G-100-25044-690836	$96,741	Denver, CO	Feb 13, 2025	May 7, 2026	448	Certified
Senior IT Engineer G-100-24267-356887	$160,748	Amarillo, TX	Sep 23, 2024	Feb 13, 2026	508	Certified
OSISoft PI Data and Analytics Lead G-100-24152-056205	$136,885	Denver, CO	May 31, 2024	Aug 29, 2025	455	Certified
Sr. Audit Consultant A-23123-37251	$96,500	Minneapolis, MN	May 16, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	393	Certified
Senior IT Engineer A-22025-02614	$138,000	Minneapolis, MN	Mar 17, 2022	Oct 19, 2023	581	Certified-Expired

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