Question 1

Does Cytokinetics sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cytokinetics 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 398 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 Cytokinetics, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 398 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 Cytokinetics?

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 Cytokinetics's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cytokinetics has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	4	4	0	0	418
2020	1	1	0	0	210

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
IT Business Solutions Lead G-100-23205-209482	$136,000	South San Francisco, CA	Jul 24, 2023	Nov 13, 2024	478	Certified - Expired
Research Associate A-23073-12799	$92,768	South San Francisco, CA	Mar 27, 2023	Apr 11, 2024	381	Certified
Drug Safety Case Manager A-23018-88867	$137,800	South San Francisco, CA	Jan 31, 2023	Mar 4, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Sr. Regulatory Operations Associate A-23018-88860	$120,000	South San Francisco, CA	Jan 19, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	399	Certified-Expired
Senior Research Associate A-20262-01380	$114,000	South San Francisco, CA	Sep 23, 2020	Apr 21, 2021	210	Certified

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