Question 1

Does Austarpharma, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Austarpharma, LLC has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 80 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 Austarpharma, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 80 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 Austarpharma, 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 Austarpharma, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Austarpharma, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2019	2	2	59
2018	1	1	99
2017	2	2	231
2016	1	1	42

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
VP of Strategy & Business Development A-19178-24475	$171,371	Edison, NJ	Jul 10, 2019	Sep 9, 2019	61	Certified
Formulation Scientist A-19076-82565	$70,346	Edison, NJ	Mar 20, 2019	May 15, 2019	56	Certified
Regulatory Affairs Specialist A-18095-59801	N/A	Edison, NJ	Apr 10, 2018	Jul 18, 2018	99	Certified
Chemical Analyst A-17319-11158	N/A	Edison, NJ	Nov 15, 2017	Jun 21, 2018	218	Certified
Analytical Chemist A-17074-13886	N/A	Edison, NJ	Mar 22, 2017	Nov 21, 2017	244	Certified-Expired
Analytical Chemist A-16354-82636	$51,100	Edison, NJ	Dec 21, 2016	Feb 1, 2017	42	Certified-Expired

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