Question 1

Does Becton, Dickinson & Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Becton, Dickinson & Company 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 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 Becton, Dickinson & Company, 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 Becton, Dickinson & Company?

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 Becton, Dickinson & Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Becton, Dickinson & Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	1	0	0	128
2016	4	4	0	0	100

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Scientist A-17135-38323	$72,897	Cockeysville, MD	May 15, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	128	Certified
Sr. Hybris e-Commerce Developer, IT (Life Sciences) A-16351-81699	$134,534	San Jose, CA	Dec 16, 2016	Feb 9, 2017	55	Certified-Expired
STAFF QUALITY ENGINEER (INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURING FOR MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRY) A-16313-69356	$110,500	SPARKS, MD	Nov 8, 2016	Jan 20, 2017	73	Certified-Expired
STAFF QUALITY ENGINEER A-16295-64204	$104,936	FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ	Oct 28, 2016	Dec 21, 2016	54	Certified-Expired
Engineer, Verification & Validation (complex combination med devices; chem, mech, elec sftwr) A-16189-30206	$66,625	Andover, MA	Jul 7, 2016	Feb 27, 2017	235	Certified-Expired

Becton, Dickinson & Company — Green Card PERM Data

Becton, Dickinson & Company PERM & Green Card Filings

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