Question 1

Does Amyris sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amyris has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 385 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 Amyris, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 385 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 Amyris?

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 Amyris's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Amyris has a 87.5% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (7 certified, 1 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	0	486
2023	7	4	1	2	414
2020	2	2	0	0	179

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Associate Scientist, Chromatography G-100-24225-262374	$92,500	Emeryville, CA	Aug 12, 2024	Dec 11, 2025	486	Certified
Business Development Manager, Strategic Partnerships G-100-23272-401116	$132,101	Emeryville, CA	Sep 29, 2023	Aug 15, 2024	321	Withdrawn
Manager, Fermentation G-100-23223-259816	$129,355	Emeryville, CA	Aug 11, 2023	Nov 13, 2024	460	Certified - Expired
Senior Supply Chain Planner A-23115-32944	$151,445	Emeryville, CA	May 30, 2023	Jan 19, 2024	234	Withdrawn
Scientist 1, BioAnalytics A-22341-69089	$135,000	Emeryville, CA	Apr 7, 2023	Apr 26, 2024	385	Certified
Scientist 1, Chromatography A-23062-08355	$122,800	Emeryville, CA	Mar 17, 2023	Apr 5, 2024	385	Denied
Senior Associate Scientist A-23004-82210	$87,500	Emeryville, CA	Jan 13, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	405	Certified-Expired
Digital Analyst A-22354-76573	$179,878	Emeryville, CA	Jan 12, 2023	Feb 21, 2024	405	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate Scientist A-20077-31818	$93,000	Emeryville, CA	Jun 12, 2020	Dec 15, 2020	186	Certified-Expired
Scientist 1 A-20129-52264	$118,000	Emeryville, CA	May 29, 2020	Nov 17, 2020	172	Certified-Expired

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