Question 1

Does Big Lots Management, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Big Lots Management, LLC has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 389 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 Big Lots Management, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 389 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 Big Lots Management, LLC?

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 Big Lots Management, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Big Lots Management, LLC has a 80% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	5	4	1	0	384

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Network Engineer G-100-24152-058556	$116,688	Columbus, OH	May 31, 2024	Sep 26, 2025	483	Withdrawn
Sr. Application Analyst - Sr. Oracle Commerce Developer A-22342-70541	$123,469	Columbus, OH	Mar 1, 2023	Apr 23, 2024	419	Denied
Sr. Application Analyst - Sr. Oracle Commerce Developer A-22342-70566	$123,469	Columbus, OH	Jan 18, 2023	Feb 6, 2024	384	Certified-Expired
Sr. Application Analyst - Sr. Oracle Commerce Developer A-22342-70546	$123,469	Columbus, OH	Jan 18, 2023	Feb 6, 2024	384	Certified-Expired
Senior Data Scientist A-22336-66782	$108,326	Columbus, OH	Jan 17, 2023	Feb 14, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst A-22335-66308	$108,826	Columbus, OH	Jan 4, 2023	Jan 10, 2024	371	Certified-Expired

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