Question 1

Does (an Abbott Laboratories company) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. (an Abbott Laboratories company) 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 449 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 (an Abbott Laboratories company), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 449 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 (an Abbott Laboratories company)?

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 (an Abbott Laboratories company)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

(an Abbott Laboratories company) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	4	4	0	0	457
2022	1	1	0	0	398

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist G-100-24176-142235	$125,715	Santa Clara, CA	Jun 24, 2024	Sep 4, 2025	437	Certified
Quality Engineer II G-100-24120-937465	$97,800	Santa Clara, CA	Apr 29, 2024	Jul 22, 2025	449	Certified
Third Party Manufacturing Project Engineer G-100-24120-937192	$83,000	Temecula, CA	Apr 29, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	450	Certified
Regulatory Affairs Specialist II G-100-24025-666576	$62,700	Temecula, CA	Jan 25, 2024	May 19, 2025	480	Certified
Regulatory Affairs Project Manager A-22350-75433	$155,000	Santa Clara, CA	Dec 27, 2022	Jan 29, 2024	398	Certified-Expired

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