Question 1

Does LINEDATA SERVICES (BFT), INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. LINEDATA SERVICES (BFT), INC. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 83 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 LINEDATA SERVICES (BFT), INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 83 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 LINEDATA SERVICES (BFT), 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 LINEDATA SERVICES (BFT), INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

LINEDATA SERVICES (BFT), INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 4 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	5	1	0	4	80
2016	1	1	0	0	231

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer A-17088-18604	$111,414	Seattle, WA	Jun 19, 2017	Aug 28, 2017	70	Withdrawn
Senior Software Engineer A-17088-18477	$111,414	Seattle, WA	Jun 19, 2017	Aug 28, 2017	70	Withdrawn
Technical Lead A-17088-18405	$138,965	Seattle, WA	Jun 2, 2017	Aug 28, 2017	87	Withdrawn
Manager of Developer Support A-17080-15788	$120,092	Seattle, WA	May 9, 2017	Jul 28, 2017	80	Certified
Solutions Lead A-17093-19775	$108,202	North Wales, PA	May 8, 2017	Aug 1, 2017	85	Withdrawn
Lead Business Analyst A-16137-10519	$91,701	Seattle, WA	Jun 28, 2016	Feb 14, 2017	231	Certified-Expired

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