Question 1

Does BDO USA, LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BDO USA, LLP has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 68 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 BDO USA, LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 68 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 BDO USA, LLP?

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 BDO USA, LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BDO USA, LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	6	6	0	0	69
2016	6	6	0	0	77

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
International Tax Services Manager A-17101-23603	$116,979	New York, NY	May 8, 2017	Jul 13, 2017	66	Certified
Audit Manager A-17102-23988	$101,213	Boston, MA	May 4, 2017	Jul 20, 2017	77	Certified
Audit Senior A-17032-97668	$85,000	McLean, VA	Mar 15, 2017	May 22, 2017	68	Certified
Audit Manager A-17011-89991	$88,462	Chicago, IL	Mar 14, 2017	May 19, 2017	66	Certified
Associate, Core Tax Services A-16357-84074	$70,000	Costa Mesa, CA	Feb 3, 2017	May 1, 2017	87	Certified
Audit Senior Associate A-17005-87848	$76,170	New York, NY	Jan 23, 2017	Mar 16, 2017	52	Certified-Expired
Audit Manager A-16309-68385	$103,168	McLean, VA	Nov 22, 2016	Mar 29, 2017	127	Certified-Expired
Audit Manager A-16231-43663	$94,515	Atlanta, GA	Nov 3, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	67	Certified-Expired
Audit Manager A-16173-24391	$103,168	McLean, VA	Sep 26, 2016	Nov 29, 2016	64	Certified-Expired
Risk Advisory Services Senior Associate A-16182-28278	$101,000	Houston, TX	Sep 19, 2016	Nov 16, 2016	58	Certified-Expired
Audit Manager A-16174-24560	$103,168	McLean, VA	Sep 13, 2016	Nov 29, 2016	77	Certified-Expired
Audit Senior Associate A-16189-29971	$87,277	McLean, VA	Aug 24, 2016	Nov 2, 2016	70	Certified-Expired

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