Question 1

Does (an Abbott Laboratories company) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. (an Abbott Laboratories company) has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 469 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 469 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(an Abbott Laboratories company) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	3	0	0	468
2023	4	4	0	0	456

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Software Test Engineer G-100-24106-887817	$168,418	Alameda, CA	Apr 15, 2024	Jul 19, 2025	460	Certified
Lead Software Test Engineer G-100-24099-865796	$168,418	Alameda, CA	Apr 8, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	469	Certified
Software Development Engineer II G-100-24054-744653	$121,000	Alameda, CA	Feb 23, 2024	Jun 11, 2025	474	Certified
Software Engineer VI G-100-23347-563802	$168,500	Alameda, CA	Dec 13, 2023	Apr 8, 2025	482	Certified
Manager, Sales Administration G-100-23307-477749	$196,685	Alameda, CA	Nov 3, 2023	Mar 10, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Manager, Data Analytics & Strategic Insight G-100-23208-220458	$180,000	Alameda, CA	Jul 27, 2023	Sep 13, 2024	414	Certified
Senior Software Test Engineer A-23102-26280	$150,000	Alameda, CA	Apr 19, 2023	Jun 27, 2024	435	Certified

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