Question 1

Does Aviagen, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Aviagen, Inc. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 268 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 Aviagen, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 268 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 Aviagen, 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.

Question 5

What is Aviagen, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Aviagen, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	447
2022	1	1	268
2021	1	1	160
2016	1	1	77

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Regional Technical Services Veterinarian G-100-23251-332234	$100,000	Huntsville, AL	Sep 8, 2023	Dec 11, 2024	460	Certified - Expired
Production Planner G-200-23164-105154	$53,000	Huntsville, AL	Jun 13, 2023	Aug 19, 2024	433	Certified
Director of Pedigree Operation A-22093-34896	$125,000	Crossville, TN	Apr 4, 2022	Dec 28, 2022	268	Certified-Expired
Project Geneticist A-20198-77492	$100,000	Albertville, AL	Jan 15, 2021	Jun 24, 2021	160	Certified
Regional Technical Service Veterinarian - North and Latin America A-16218-39485	$105,000	Huntsville, AL	Aug 25, 2016	Nov 10, 2016	77	Certified-Expired

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