Question 1

Does Astellas Pharma US sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Astellas Pharma US has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 405 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 Astellas Pharma US, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 405 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 Astellas Pharma US?

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 Astellas Pharma US's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Astellas Pharma US has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	468
2023	2	2	405
2020	1	1	216

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Manager, Omnichannel Analytics & Strategic Planning G-100-24243-306036	$132,000	Northbrook, IL	Aug 30, 2024	Dec 11, 2025	468	Certified
Associate Director Brand Strategy Global G-100-23262-357569	$174,000	Northbrook, IL	Sep 19, 2023	Dec 13, 2024	451	Certified - Expired
Sr. Manager, Commercial Insights A-23066-09502	$122,470	Northbrook, IL	Apr 27, 2023	Apr 19, 2024	358	Certified
Senior Consumer Marketing Analytics Manager A-20226-87954	$140,000	Northbrook, IL	Sep 29, 2020	May 3, 2021	216	Certified

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