Question 1

Does Alto Pharmacy, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alto Pharmacy, LLC 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 282 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 Alto Pharmacy, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 282 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 Alto Pharmacy, LLC?

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 Alto Pharmacy, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Alto Pharmacy, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	0	389
2022	4	4	0	0	284

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer A-22280-35958	$170,000	San Francisco, CA	Jan 21, 2023	Feb 14, 2024	389	Certified-Expired
Product Analyst A-22202-92677	$150,000	San Francisco, CA	Nov 11, 2022	Sep 25, 2023	318	Certified
Pharmacist, Launch & Quality A-22193-87268	$150,000	Culver City, CA	Aug 15, 2022	May 24, 2023	282	Certified
Senior Data Scientist A-22194-87724	$170,000	San Francisco, CA	Aug 12, 2022	May 12, 2023	273	Certified
Product Analyst A-22194-87673	$130,000	San Francisco, CA	Aug 12, 2022	May 12, 2023	273	Certified

Alto Pharmacy, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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