Question 1

Does Benchling, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Benchling, Inc. has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 384 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 Benchling, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 384 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 Benchling, 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 Benchling, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Benchling, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	449
2023	7	7	396
2022	5	5	267

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer G-100-24151-053058	$155,000	San Francisco, CA	May 30, 2024	Aug 22, 2025	449	Certified
Software Engineer, Applications G-100-24151-052824	$115,000	San Francisco, CA	May 30, 2024	Aug 22, 2025	449	Certified
Implementation Manager G-100-23188-174434	$118,000	San Francisco, CA	Jul 7, 2023	Sep 17, 2024	438	Certified
Engineering Manager, Application Security A-23032-96341	$248,800	San Francisco, CA	Mar 30, 2023	Apr 10, 2024	377	Certified
Technical Solutions Architect A-23074-13384	$135,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 16, 2023	Mar 29, 2024	379	Certified-Expired
Implementation Manager A-23054-05182	$125,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 15, 2023	Apr 8, 2024	390	Certified
Engineering Manager A-23061-07520	$249,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 15, 2024	409	Certified
Enterprise Architect, Business Systems A-23033-96530	$249,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 20, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	388	Certified-Expired
Scientific Solutions Consultant A-23032-96027	$118,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 3, 2023	Mar 15, 2024	406	Certified-Expired
Customer Success Manager A-22200-91078	$120,000	San Francisco, CA	Sep 20, 2022	Jul 12, 2023	295	Certified
Software Engineer, Quality A-22097-37310	$125,000	San Francisco, CA	Apr 20, 2022	Dec 28, 2022	252	Certified-Expired
Life Sciences Product Specialist A-22062-18741	$169,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 3, 2022	Nov 21, 2022	263	Certified-Expired
Engagement Manager A-22061-18306	$170,000	San Francisco, CA	Mar 2, 2022	Nov 21, 2022	264	Certified-Expired
Product Designer A-22039-08756	$150,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 9, 2022	Oct 6, 2022	239	Certified-Expired

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