Question 1

Does Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 231 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 Akebia Therapeutics, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 231 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 Akebia Therapeutics, 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 Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	1	1	484
2022	1	1	0	238
2020	1	1	0	223

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Scientist, Analytical Sciences, CMC G-100-23299-457802	$145,059	Cambridge, MA	Oct 26, 2023	Feb 21, 2025	484	Certified - Expired
Senior Oracle Solution Architect G-100-23229-274875	$167,000	Cambridge, MA	Aug 17, 2023	Nov 16, 2023	91	Withdrawn
Senior Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance (PV) Scientist A-22005-93754	$168,717	Cambridge, MA	Feb 10, 2022	Oct 6, 2022	238	Certified-Expired
Senior Scientist, Analytical Development A-20248-96222	$137,267	Cambridge, MA	Oct 1, 2020	May 12, 2021	223	Certified

Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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