Question 1

Does BioNTech US sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BioNTech US has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 455 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 BioNTech US, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 455 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 BioNTech US?

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 BioNTech US's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BioNTech US has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	2	2	0	0	456
2022	1	1	0	0	353

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Research Associate G-100-24115-920546	$65,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 24, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	455	Certified
Senior Scientist, Computational Biology G-100-24114-916635	$140,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 23, 2024	Jul 23, 2025	456	Certified
Associate Scientist, Translational Immunology A-22273-31515	$85,000	Cambridge, MA	Dec 23, 2022	Dec 11, 2023	353	Certified-Expired

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