Question 1

Does (an Abbott Laboratories company) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. (an Abbott Laboratories company) has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 461 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 461 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(an Abbott Laboratories company) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	9	9	475
2023	1	1	386
2022	1	1	337

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quality Assurance Product Support Specialist II G-100-24179-155459	$86,000	Westbrook, ME	Jun 27, 2024	Sep 4, 2025	434	Certified
Instrument Quality Engineer G-100-24121-941281	$105,000	Scarborough, ME	Apr 30, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	449	Certified
Process Engineer II G-100-24120-937313	$72,550	Scarborough, ME	Apr 29, 2024	Jul 19, 2025	446	Certified
Manufacturing Quality Engineer [Multiple Positions] G-100-24109-902904	$83,000	Westbrook, ME	Apr 18, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	461	Certified
Manufacturing Quality Engineer [Multiple Positions] G-100-24102-876754	$83,000	Westbrook, ME	Apr 11, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	466	Certified
Quality Investigation Engineer G-100-24099-865688	$105,000	Scarborough, ME	Apr 8, 2024	Jul 19, 2025	467	Certified
Senior Design Quality Engineer G-100-24074-800022	$106,000	Scarborough, ME	Mar 14, 2024	Aug 12, 2025	516	Certified
Manufacturing Engineer II G-100-24071-788762	$83,600	Westbrook, ME	Mar 11, 2024	Aug 12, 2025	519	Certified
Quality Investigation Engineer G-100-24059-756809	$100,000	Scarborough, ME	Feb 28, 2024	Jun 17, 2025	475	Certified
Manufacturing Quality Engineer A-23051-03656	$100,000	Westbrook, ME	Feb 22, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	386	Certified-Expired
QA Product Support Specialist A-22341-69450	$95,000	Westbrook, ME	Dec 20, 2022	Nov 22, 2023	337	Certified-Expired

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(an Abbott Laboratories company) PERM & Green Card Filings

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