Question 1

Does Cerus sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cerus has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 177 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 Cerus, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 177 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 Cerus?

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 Cerus's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cerus has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	1	1	441
2022	2	2	0	291
2021	1	1	0	160
2017	2	2	0	120

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Biostatistics Manager (Multiple Openings) G-100-23269-381817	$150,000	Concord, CA	Sep 26, 2023	Dec 10, 2024	441	Certified - Expired
Scientist I (Multiple Openings) A-23026-93671	$140,000	Concord, CA	Jan 27, 2023	Jun 8, 2023	132	Withdrawn
Sr. Business Systems Analyst (Multiple Openings) A-22322-60385	$160,000	Concord, CA	Dec 6, 2022	Nov 13, 2023	342	Certified-Expired
Biomedical Engineer (Engineer III) [Multiple Openings] A-22020-00756	$144,227	Concord, CA	Feb 7, 2022	Oct 5, 2022	240	Certified-Expired
Microbiologist, Assistant Scientist (Multiple Openings) A-20364-37524	$86,000	Concord, CA	Feb 16, 2021	Jul 26, 2021	160	Certified
Sr. Quality Assurance Associate A-17333-15414	N/A	Concord, CA	Dec 11, 2017	Jun 6, 2018	177	Certified
Accounting Manager(s) A-17045-02863	$104,000	Concord, CA	Apr 11, 2017	Jun 12, 2017	62	Certified

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