Question 1

Does Discovery Life Sciences sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Discovery Life Sciences has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 424 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 Discovery Life Sciences, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 424 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 Discovery 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 Discovery Life Sciences's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Discovery Life Sciences has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	0	483
2022	2	2	0	0	345

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Director, IHC Services G-100-23226-263180	$105,001	Newtown, PA	Aug 14, 2023	Dec 9, 2024	483	Certified - Expired
Research Scientist/Scientific Project Manager A-22311-53005	$75,000	Santa Barbara, CA	Dec 9, 2022	Feb 6, 2024	424	Certified-Expired
Project Manager A-22028-04378	$82,202	Huntsville, AL	Feb 17, 2022	Nov 9, 2022	265	Certified-Expired

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