Question 1

Does Bridgeline Digital, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bridgeline Digital, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 69 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 Bridgeline Digital, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 69 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 Bridgeline Digital, Inc.?

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 Bridgeline Digital, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	1	0	1	484
2017	3	3	0	0	81

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Developer G-100-23291-441761	$121,500	Woburn, MA	Oct 18, 2023	Feb 13, 2025	484	Certified - Expired
Software Developer G-100-23282-419544	$113,000	Woburn, MA	Oct 9, 2023	Oct 15, 2023	6	Withdrawn
Applications Engineer A-17114-28952	$88,500	Tampa, FL	Jun 1, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	106	Certified
Manager of Research and Development A-16336-76032	$115,000	Burlington, MA	Jan 13, 2017	Mar 23, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Manager of Research and Development A-16321-71802	$115,000	Burlington, MA	Jan 13, 2017	Mar 23, 2017	69	Certified-Expired

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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