Question 1

Does BuffSci sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BuffSci has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 220 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 BuffSci, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 220 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 BuffSci?

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 BuffSci's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BuffSci has a 62.5% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (5 certified, 3 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	490
2022	1	1	0	0	349
2019	1	0	1	0	—
2018	1	1	0	0	220
2017	1	1	0	0	147
2016	1	1	0	0	212

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
High School Math Teacher G-100-23312-486052	$52,170	Buffalo, NY	Nov 8, 2023	Mar 12, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
High School Math Teacher G-100-23310-479434	$52,170	Buffalo, NY	Nov 6, 2023	Nov 6, 2023	0	Withdrawn
IT Systems Administrator A-22339-67724	$48,485	Buffalo, NY	Dec 22, 2022	Dec 6, 2023	349	Certified-Expired
High School Math Teacher A-19151-12423	$47,770	Buffalo, NY	Jun 17, 2019	Sep 18, 2019	93	Denied
Physical Education Teacher A-18026-35880	N/A	Buffalo, NY	Feb 2, 2018	Sep 10, 2018	220	Certified
Financial Analyst A-17221-73981	N/A	Buffalo, NY	Nov 13, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	147	Certified
Instructional Technology Coordinator A-16190-30702	$46,405	Buffalo, NY	Jul 26, 2016	Feb 23, 2017	212	Certified-Expired
SENIOR SCIENCE TEACHER A-12116-57505	$49,200	BUFFALO, NY	May 9, 2012	Jun 15, 2017	1,863	Denied
SENIOR MATHEMATICS TEACHER A-12116-57465	$63,700	BUFFALO, NY	May 9, 2012	May 22, 2019	2,569	Denied

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