Question 1

Does BODA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BODA has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 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 BODA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 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 BODA?

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 BODA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BODA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	498
2023	1	1	398
2020	2	2	266

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Line Cook G-200-24312-460111	$33,467	Portland, ME	Nov 7, 2024	Mar 20, 2026	498	Certified
Line Cook G-200-24310-454283	$33,467	Portland, ME	Nov 5, 2024	Mar 18, 2026	498	Certified
Thai Food Cook A-23020-90217	$33,093	Portland, ME	Jan 26, 2023	Feb 28, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Thai Food Cook A-20241-93400	$26,624	Portland, ME	Aug 29, 2020	Jul 6, 2021	311	Certified
Thai Food Cook A-20241-93357	$26,624	Portland, ME	Aug 29, 2020	Apr 6, 2021	220	Certified

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