Question 1

Does BCA Watson RICE LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BCA Watson RICE LLP has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 482 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 BCA Watson RICE LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 482 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 BCA Watson RICE LLP?

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 BCA Watson RICE LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BCA Watson RICE LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	525
2023	3	3	0	0	467

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Auditor G-100-24262-347338	$67,912	New York , NY	Sep 18, 2024	Feb 24, 2026	524	Certified
Senior Auditor G-100-24261-343440	$67,912	New York , NY	Sep 17, 2024	Feb 25, 2026	526	Certified
SENIOR AUDITOR G-100-23228-268536	$66,310	NEW YORK, NY	Aug 16, 2023	Nov 25, 2024	467	Certified - Expired
SENIOR AUDITOR G-100-23213-229513	$66,310	NEW YORK, NY	Aug 1, 2023	Nov 25, 2024	482	Certified - Expired
SENIOR AUDITOR G-100-23206-212972	$66,310	NEW YORK, NY	Jul 25, 2023	Oct 11, 2024	444	Certified - Expired

BCA Watson RICE LLP — Green Card PERM Data

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