Question 1

Does Sharp Sterile Manufacturing LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sharp Sterile Manufacturing LLC has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Sharp Sterile Manufacturing LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Sharp Sterile Manufacturing 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 Sharp Sterile Manufacturing LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sharp Sterile Manufacturing LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	7	7	0	0	477
2023	1	1	0	0	386

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Process Engineer Supervisor G-100-24316-466346	$113,131	Lee, MA	Nov 11, 2024	Mar 24, 2026	498	Certified
Senior Validation Engineer G-100-24312-461033	$107,078	Lee, MA	Nov 7, 2024	Mar 21, 2026	499	Certified
Validation Engineer G-100-24298-430076	$91,810	Lee, MA	Oct 24, 2024	Feb 15, 2026	479	Certified
Validation Supervisor G-100-24295-421776	$85,384	Lee, MA	Oct 21, 2024	Feb 15, 2026	482	Certified
QC Technology Transfer Manager G-100-24232-276005	$107,078	Lee, MA	Aug 19, 2024	Dec 18, 2025	486	Certified
Senior Process Engineer G-100-24152-058237	$100,000	Lee, MA	May 31, 2024	Aug 22, 2025	448	Certified
Quality Assurance Validation Engineer G-100-24121-942915	$90,000	Lee, MA	Apr 30, 2024	Jul 22, 2025	448	Certified
Project Management Supervisor A-22314-55728	$89,499	Lee, MA	Feb 28, 2023	Mar 20, 2024	386	Certified-Expired

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