Question 1

Does BWI North America, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BWI North America, Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 235 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 BWI North America, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 235 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 BWI North America, 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 BWI North America, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BWI North America, Inc. has a 75% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	384
2019	1	1	0	43
2018	1	1	0	95
2016	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Analytical Engineer A-22347-73174	$95,000	Kettering, OH	Jan 18, 2023	Feb 6, 2024	384	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-19128-02538	$109,782	BRIGHTON, MI	Jun 13, 2019	Jul 26, 2019	43	Certified
HRIS Analyst A-18092-58219	N/A	Kettering, OH	Apr 9, 2018	Jul 13, 2018	95	Certified
Communications Systems Software Engineer A-16082-87771	$77,628	Brighton, MI	Mar 25, 2016	Apr 4, 2017	375	Denied

BWI North America, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

BWI North America, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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