Question 1

Does BKFS I Services, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BKFS I Services, LLC has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 382 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 BKFS I Services, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 382 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 BKFS I Services, 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 BKFS I Services, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BKFS I Services, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	499
2023	3	3	401
2017	1	1	78
2016	1	1	55

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Data Scientist G-100-24261-343517	$131,830	Jacksonville, FL	Sep 17, 2024	Jan 23, 2026	493	Certified
DEVOPS ENGINEER SUPERVISOR G-100-24249-316757	$176,758	Jacksonville, FL	Sep 5, 2024	Jan 23, 2026	505	Certified
Software Test Analyst G-100-23267-376335	$107,245	Jacksonville, FL	Sep 24, 2023	Dec 13, 2024	446	Certified - Expired
Data Scientist III Supervisor A-23137-43622	$115,000	Jacksonville, FL	May 22, 2023	May 30, 2024	374	Certified
Software Test Analyst A-23089-20561	$129,314	Jacksonville, IN	Apr 6, 2023	Apr 22, 2024	382	Certified
APPLICATION PROGRAMMER II A-17065-09616	$85,000	OVERLAND PARK, KS	Mar 8, 2017	May 25, 2017	78	Certified
TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS CONSULTANT III A-16340-77226	$110,000	CHANDLER, AZ	Dec 21, 2016	Feb 14, 2017	55	Certified-Expired

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