Question 1

Does Bandwidth, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bandwidth, INC. has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 441 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 Bandwidth, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 441 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 Bandwidth, 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 Bandwidth, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bandwidth, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	3	3	475
2023	5	5	423
2022	1	1	362

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Developer II G-100-24284-399459	$114,637	Raleigh, NC	Oct 10, 2024	Feb 11, 2026	489	Certified
Site Reliability Engineer G-100-24278-386938	$151,986	Raleigh, NC	Oct 4, 2024	Feb 11, 2026	495	Certified
Software Developer III G-100-24179-153345	$151,986	Raleigh, NC	Jun 27, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	441	Certified
Software Development Manager II G-100-23324-515246	$201,344	Denver, CO	Nov 20, 2023	Mar 13, 2025	479	Certified - Expired
Software Developer IV G-100-23263-364451	$163,632	Raleigh, NC	Sep 20, 2023	Dec 12, 2024	449	Certified - Expired
Software Developer Dev. Ops III A-23101-25867	$141,003	Raleigh, NC	May 1, 2023	May 21, 2024	386	Certified
VOIP Network Engineer III A-23012-86455	$133,702	Raleigh, NC	Jan 24, 2023	Mar 1, 2024	402	Certified-Expired
MuleSoft Developer A-23012-86388	$122,000	Raleigh, NC	Jan 19, 2023	Feb 20, 2024	397	Certified-Expired
Software Development Manager I, Network Engineering A-22285-38292	$160,000	Raleigh, NC	Oct 21, 2022	Oct 18, 2023	362	Certified-Expired

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