Question 1

Does BBDO USA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BBDO USA has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 373 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 BBDO USA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 373 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 BBDO USA?

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 BBDO USA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BBDO USA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	0	1	—
2023	2	2	0	0	373

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Creative Director G-100-24239-294816	$265,000	Los Angeles, CA	Aug 26, 2024	Nov 3, 2025	434	Withdrawn
Senior Production Artist A-23096-23797	$76,000	New York, NY	May 18, 2023	May 24, 2024	372	Certified
Planning Director A-23096-23887	$125,362	New York, NY	May 17, 2023	May 24, 2024	373	Certified

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