Question 1

Does Bristlecone sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bristlecone 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 76 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 Bristlecone, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 76 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 Bristlecone?

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 Bristlecone's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bristlecone has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	3	3	462
2017	1	1	76
2016	3	3	61

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Consultant G-100-23298-455758	$130,000	Dallas, TX	Oct 25, 2023	Feb 14, 2025	478	Certified - Expired
Manager G-100-23258-350800	$160,389	San Jose, CA	Sep 15, 2023	Jan 29, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Principal A-23038-98713	$160,389	San Jose, CA	Mar 2, 2023	Apr 11, 2024	406	Certified
Principal Consultants(s) (Arbia, SAP) A-17059-07646	$147,222	San Jose, CA	Mar 1, 2017	May 16, 2017	76	Certified
Senior Consultant (SAP) A-16270-56321	$142,376	San Jose, CA	Nov 17, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	55	Certified-Expired
Principal A-16281-60005	$116,688	San Jose, CA	Nov 11, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	61	Certified-Expired
Consultant Systems Analyst A-16263-53931	$110,323	San Jose, CA	Oct 6, 2016	Dec 12, 2016	67	Certified-Expired

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