Question 1

Does Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 248 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 Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 248 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 Apellis Pharmaceuticals 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. See the risk factors section above for Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	2	0	2	—
2023	1	1	0	371
2022	2	2	0	280

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Director, Biostatistics G-100-25178-136391	$205,267	Waltham, MA	Jun 27, 2025	Aug 4, 2025	38	Withdrawn
Manager, Regulatory Information Management G-100-25113-894338	$143,458	Waltham, MA	Apr 23, 2025	May 1, 2025	8	Withdrawn
Associate Director, Biostatistics A-23136-42963	$189,170	Waltham, MA	May 19, 2023	May 24, 2024	371	Certified
Associate Director, Statistical Programming A-22137-56324	$192,000	Waltham, MA	Jun 14, 2022	Feb 17, 2023	248	Certified-Expired
Sr. Manager, Regulatory Information Management A-22133-54979	$173,040	Waltham, MA	Jun 3, 2022	Apr 10, 2023	311	Certified

Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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