Question 1

Does Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope 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 73 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 Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 73 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 Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope?

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 Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	493
2019	2	2	71
2018	2	2	75
2017	1	1	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Associate G-100-24184-168671	$63,652	Duarte, CA	Jul 2, 2024	Nov 7, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Quality Control Associate-Center for Biomedicine and Genetics A-19183-26131	$67,205	Duarte, CA	Jul 23, 2019	Sep 27, 2019	66	Certified
Quality Assurance Associate (Lentiviral Vector Manufacturing) A-19050-74482	$64,956	Duarte, CA	Feb 20, 2019	May 6, 2019	75	Certified
Sr. Biomedical & Cell Therapy Manufacturing Development Officer A-18215-04499	$107,952	Duarte, CA	Aug 28, 2018	Oct 15, 2018	48	Certified-Expired
CBG Associate (Center for Biomedicine and Genetics Associate) A-18130-74133	N/A	Duarte, CA	May 18, 2018	Aug 27, 2018	101	Certified
Technical Lead, Research Applications A-17079-15638	$110,000	Duarte, CA	Mar 23, 2017	Jun 1, 2017	70	Certified

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