Question 1

Does NBBJ sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NBBJ has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 155 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 NBBJ, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 155 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 NBBJ?

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 NBBJ's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

NBBJ has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	1	—
2022	2	2	0	352
2021	3	2	1	165
2019	1	0	1	—
2017	2	2	0	99

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Designer G-100-24179-155608	$80,060	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 27, 2024	Jun 25, 2025	363	Withdrawn
Architectural Designer A-21034-48782	$78,395	Los Angeles, CA	Dec 21, 2022	Dec 1, 2023	345	Certified-Expired
Architectural Designer A-22234-09977	$68,000	Seattle, WA	Sep 13, 2022	Sep 7, 2023	359	Certified
Architectural Designer A-21049-53638	$74,506	Los Angeles, CA	Feb 23, 2021	Jul 28, 2021	155	Certified
Architectural Designer A-21034-48783	$74,506	Los Angeles, CA	Feb 18, 2021	Feb 18, 2021	0	Withdrawn
Architectural Designer - NBBJ Digital A-20323-22903	$60,313	Seattle, WA	Jan 6, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	175	Certified
Intermediate Architect/Designer A-18254-16845	$57,800	Seattle, WA	Jun 7, 2019	Jul 29, 2019	52	Withdrawn
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER (CHINA LIAISON) A-17286-98378	N/A	BOSTON, MA	Nov 22, 2017	Apr 13, 2018	142	Certified
Architectural Designer A-17089-19125	$99,466	Los Angeles, CA	May 25, 2017	Jul 20, 2017	56	Certified

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