Question 1

Does Calico Life Sciences sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Calico Life Sciences 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 441 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 Calico Life Sciences, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 441 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 Calico Life Sciences?

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 Calico Life Sciences's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Calico Life Sciences has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	4	4	0	0	441
2020	2	2	0	0	183

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Scientist (11894.28.7) G-100-23272-397788	$141,000	South San Francisco, CA	Sep 29, 2023	Dec 12, 2024	440	Certified - Expired
Engineer (11894.56) G-100-23271-391316	$175,000	South San Francisco, CA	Sep 28, 2023	Dec 12, 2024	441	Certified - Expired
Research Associate (11894.42) G-100-23271-391182	$141,000	South San Francisco, CA	Sep 28, 2023	Dec 12, 2024	441	Certified - Expired
Research Associate (11894.35.) G-100-23195-191348	$141,000	South San Francisco, CA	Jul 14, 2023	Oct 9, 2024	453	Certified - Expired
Machine Learning Engineer A-20346-32528	$150,000	South San Francisco, CA	Dec 23, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	174	Certified
Scientist, Biochemistry & Protein Purification A-20290-11005	$110,000	South San Francisco, CA	Nov 13, 2020	May 24, 2021	192	Certified

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