Question 1

Does (an Abbott Laboratories company) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. (an Abbott Laboratories company) 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 373 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 (an Abbott Laboratories company), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 373 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 (an Abbott Laboratories 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 (an Abbott Laboratories company)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

(an Abbott Laboratories company) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	504
2023	2	2	419
2022	3	3	314

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Data Engineer G-100-24004-617417	$149,000	Milpitas, CA	Jan 4, 2024	May 22, 2025	504	Certified
Quality Engineer G-100-23202-206470	$113,480	Milpitas, CA	Jul 21, 2023	Sep 24, 2024	431	Certified
Quality Engineer A-23026-93193	$115,000	Milpitas, CA	Feb 1, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	407	Certified-Expired
Sr. Project Manager A-22326-61759	$165,000	Milpitas, CA	Dec 5, 2022	Nov 9, 2023	339	Certified-Expired
Quality Engineer A-22322-60103	$118,000	Milpitas, CA	Nov 28, 2022	Oct 18, 2023	324	Certified-Expired
Sr. Cloud Engineer A-22167-72890	$158,021	Milpitas, CA	Jun 17, 2022	Mar 22, 2023	278	Certified-Expired

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