Question 1

Does Bowling Green Metalforming LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bowling Green Metalforming LLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 283 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 Bowling Green Metalforming LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 283 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 Bowling Green Metalforming 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 Bowling Green Metalforming LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bowling Green Metalforming LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	485
2023	1	1	364
2016	2	2	134

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Program Manager G-100-24080-816667	$124,000	Bowling Green, KY	Mar 20, 2024	Jul 18, 2025	485	Certified
Assistant General Manager Operations A-23151-49780	$150,000	Bowling Green, KY	May 31, 2023	May 29, 2024	364	Certified
Process Engineer A-16319-70907	$58,094	Bowling Green, KY	Nov 15, 2016	Jun 5, 2017	202	Certified
Controls Engineering Specialist A-16319-70857	$72,000	Bowling Green, KY	Nov 15, 2016	Jan 20, 2017	66	Certified-Expired

Bowling Green Metalforming LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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