Question 1

Does BOSTON SCIENTIFIC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC has filed 22 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 21 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 69 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 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 69 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 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC?

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 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC has a 95.5% PERM approval rate across 22 total applications (21 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	12	11	1	0	86
2016	10	10	0	0	68

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Project Manager I A-17154-46191	$144,789	Los Gatos, CA	Jun 15, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	104	Certified
Manufacturing Engineer II A-17154-46205	$77,271	Spencer, IN	Jun 8, 2017	Sep 28, 2017	112	Certified
Senior Compensation Analyst A-17128-35317	$92,500	Marlborough, MA	Jun 5, 2017	Sep 22, 2017	109	Certified
Principal Quality Engineer A-17128-35414	$118,000	Marlborough, MA	May 30, 2017	Aug 7, 2017	69	Certified
Senior Systems Software Verification Engineer – Mobile Applications A-17107-25745	$127,608	Valencia, CA	May 30, 2017	Aug 2, 2017	64	Certified
Senior Quality Engineer A-17107-25671	$115,253	Marlborough, MA	May 22, 2017	Aug 28, 2017	98	Certified
Senior Accountant A-16302-66194	$82,888	St. Paul, MN	Apr 21, 2017	Jun 9, 2017	49	Certified
Principal Engineer A-17075-14158	$137,571	Los Gatos, CA	Apr 20, 2017	Jun 12, 2017	53	Denied
Principal R&D Engineer A-17052-05080	$109,675	St. Paul, MN	Mar 21, 2017	May 17, 2017	57	Certified
Senior Systems Business Analyst A-16321-71796	$114,192	Marlborough, MA	Mar 20, 2017	May 31, 2017	72	Certified
Senior Engineer, Embedded Software A-16342-78026	$110,500	Valencia, CA	Mar 14, 2017	May 31, 2017	78	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-16302-66175	$104,146	Valencia, CA	Jan 31, 2017	Mar 16, 2017	44	Certified-Expired
Financial Reporting Sr. Accountant A-16302-66300	$89,898	Marlborough, MA	Dec 27, 2016	Feb 22, 2017	57	Certified-Expired
Senior Design Assurance Quality Engineer A-16342-78297	$86,008	Cambridge, MA	Dec 21, 2016	Feb 23, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Senior Test Engineer A-16327-73721	$98,093	Cambridge, MA	Dec 21, 2016	Feb 28, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Senior Test Engineer A-16327-73671	$98,093	Cambridge, MA	Dec 21, 2016	Feb 27, 2017	68	Certified-Expired
Architect, Information Systems A-16302-66250	$133,000	St. Paul, MN	Dec 7, 2016	Feb 27, 2017	82	Certified-Expired
Regulatory Affairs Specialist II A-16305-66765	$85,134	Marlborough, MA	Nov 28, 2016	Jan 23, 2017	56	Certified-Expired
Senior Procurement Specialist - OEM/CM A-16302-66236	$84,514	Marlborough, MA	Nov 15, 2016	Jan 18, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Senior Statistical Programmer A-16300-65444	$86,848	Valencia, CA	Nov 10, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	61	Certified-Expired
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist A-16279-59249	$105,830	Marlborough, MA	Oct 7, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	95	Certified-Expired
Senior Lean Consultant A-16209-36317	$98,821	Maple Grove, MN	Jul 28, 2016	Nov 8, 2016	103	Certified-Expired

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