Question 1

Does BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. has filed 17 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 17 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 391 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 BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 391 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 BioMarin Pharmaceutical 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 BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 17 total applications (17 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	488
2023	7	7	460
2022	3	3	302
2017	4	4	72

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Scientist G-100-24255-331276	$135,330	Petaluma, CA	Sep 11, 2024	Jan 22, 2026	498	Certified
Systems Manager - Financial Planning Solutions G-100-24067-778998	$186,846	San Rafael, CA	Mar 7, 2024	Jul 1, 2025	481	Certified
Research Associate G-100-24023-659424	$83,200	Novato, CA	Jan 23, 2024	May 22, 2025	485	Certified
Sr. Analyst, QC G-100-23347-564722	$83,500	Novato, CA	Dec 13, 2023	Apr 15, 2025	489	Certified
Technical Scientist G-100-23345-558514	$127,150	San Rafael, CA	Dec 11, 2023	Apr 15, 2025	491	Certified
Director, HR Business Partner, North America Commercial G-100-23292-444802	$258,960	San Rafael, CA	Oct 19, 2023	Feb 13, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Scientist G-100-23286-431391	$124,800	Novato, CA	Oct 13, 2023	Feb 13, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Scientist, Gene Therapy Research G-100-23195-190268	$118,976	San Rafael, CA	Jul 14, 2023	Nov 4, 2024	479	Certified - Expired
Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs International A-23041-00154	$222,602	San Rafael, CA	Feb 18, 2023	Mar 15, 2024	391	Certified-Expired
Senior Manager, Commercial Data Management A-23032-95975	$199,098	San Rafael, CA	Feb 18, 2023	Mar 15, 2024	391	Certified-Expired
Scientist, Technical Operations A-22238-12630	$116,230	Novato, CA	Oct 24, 2022	Oct 26, 2023	367	Certified-Expired
Director, Travel and Security Personnel Risk Management A-22097-37433	$211,349	San Rafael, CA	May 10, 2022	Feb 6, 2023	272	Certified-Expired
Regulatory Affairs Associate A-22032-05818	$79,706	San Rafael, CA	Apr 28, 2022	Jan 19, 2023	266	Certified-Expired
Research Associate II, Bioanalytical Sciences A-17093-20252	$80,696	San Rafael, CA	May 5, 2017	Jul 12, 2017	68	Certified
Manager, Regulatory Affairs A-17032-98092	$135,894	San Rafael, CA	Mar 15, 2017	May 19, 2017	65	Certified
Senior Managers, Business Intelligence A-17045-02689	$175,386	San Rafael, CA	Mar 11, 2017	May 23, 2017	73	Certified
Payroll Support Lead A-17005-87749	$135,470	Novato, CA	Mar 1, 2017	Jun 12, 2017	103	Certified

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