Question 1

Does Boy Scouts of America sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Boy Scouts of America has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 177 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 Boy Scouts of America, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 177 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 Boy Scouts of America?

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 Boy Scouts of America's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Boy Scouts of America has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2020	3	3	0	0	194
2019	2	2	0	0	58

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Developer A-20339-29290	$127,712	Irving, TX	Dec 14, 2020	Jun 9, 2021	177	Certified
Senior Software Developer A-20281-08373	$127,712	Irving, TX	Nov 17, 2020	May 24, 2021	188	Certified
Senior Software Developer A-20206-80522	$127,712	Irving, TX	Aug 24, 2020	Mar 29, 2021	217	Certified-Expired
Senior Database Architect A-19128-02837	$126,235	Irving, TX	Jun 11, 2019	Jul 25, 2019	44	Certified
Senior Investment Analyst A-19028-66877	$93,787	Irving, TX	Feb 19, 2019	May 1, 2019	71	Certified

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