Question 1

Does Drug discovery & development sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Drug discovery & development has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 204 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 Drug discovery & development, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 204 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 Drug discovery & development?

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 Drug discovery & development's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Drug discovery & development has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	1	1	499
2021	1	1	160
2020	2	2	185
2017	1	1	215

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Scientist 2 G-100-23263-360782	$146,619	Ashland, OH	Sep 19, 2023	Jan 30, 2025	499	Certified - Expired
Associate Research Scientist A-21083-66039	$67,100	Ashland, OH	Apr 2, 2021	Sep 9, 2021	160	Certified
Senior Scientific Associate A-20167-65788	$53,500	Ashland, OH	Jun 24, 2020	Jan 14, 2021	204	Certified-Expired
Research Scientist I A-20104-42188	$79,054	Ashland, OH	May 13, 2020	Oct 26, 2020	166	Certified-Expired
Research Chemist A-17103-24537	N/A	Ashland, OH	Jun 28, 2017	Jan 29, 2018	215	Certified-Expired

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