Question 1

Does Amphastar Pharmaceuticals sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amphastar Pharmaceuticals has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 454 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 Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 454 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 Amphastar Pharmaceuticals?

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 Amphastar Pharmaceuticals's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	457
2023	1	1	454
2017	1	1	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Market Research Analyst G-100-24115-918978	$55,952	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	Apr 23, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	457	Certified
Data Analyst Specialist II G-100-23235-289949	$91,478	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	Aug 23, 2023	Nov 19, 2024	454	Certified - Expired
CHEMIST A-17072-12792	$37,856	RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA	Mar 15, 2017	May 23, 2017	69	Certified

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