Question 1

Does Black Duck Software, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Black Duck Software, Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 104 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 Black Duck Software, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 104 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 Black Duck Software, 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 Black Duck Software, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Black Duck Software, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	496
2017	2	2	104
2016	1	1	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineering, Sr Supervisor G-100-24319-475415	$165,630	Burlington, MA	Nov 14, 2024	Mar 25, 2026	496	Certified
Software Engineer A-17285-98045	N/A	Burlington, MA	Nov 20, 2017	Mar 30, 2018	130	Certified-Expired
Sr. QA Engineer A-17062-08868	$111,488	Burlington, MA	Mar 8, 2017	May 25, 2017	78	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-16293-63235	$108,150	Burlington, MA	Nov 3, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	67	Certified-Expired

Black Duck Software, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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