Question 1

Does EMD Serono, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EMD Serono, Inc. has filed 20 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 18 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 142 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 EMD Serono, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 142 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 EMD Serono, Inc.?

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 EMD Serono, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

EMD Serono, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 20 total applications (18 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	1	484
2023	2	2	0	431
2022	3	3	0	313
2021	2	2	0	157
2020	1	1	0	187
2019	2	2	0	60
2018	6	5	1	81
2017	1	1	0	133
2016	1	1	0	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manager, Data Analysis and Reporting G-100-24275-378438	$145,308	Rockland, MA	Oct 1, 2024	Jul 30, 2025	302	Withdrawn
Associate Director, Access & Value Payer Marketing G-100-24044-714031	$168,064	Burlington, MA	Feb 13, 2024	Jun 11, 2025	484	Certified
Salesforce Solutions Expert G-100-23222-255759	$125,648	Rockland, MA	Aug 10, 2023	Dec 4, 2024	482	Certified - Expired
Manager, Business Intelligence Architect & Reporting A-23027-93900	$150,634	Rockland, MA	Mar 28, 2023	Apr 10, 2024	379	Certified
Manager, Forecasting and Performance Metrics — Oncology A-22265-26666	$140,000	Rockland, MA	Oct 25, 2022	Sep 8, 2023	318	Certified
Associate Director, Oncology Brand Insights Lead and Lead Epidemiologist A-22125-50829	$188,219	Rockland, MA	Jun 2, 2022	Mar 20, 2023	291	Certified-Expired
Global Marketing Bavencio UC Lead A-22090-33863	$260,000	Rockland, MA	May 23, 2022	Apr 18, 2023	330	Certified
Sr. Manager, Forecasting and Business Analysis, N & I A-21042-51265	$151,871	Rockland, MA	Mar 2, 2021	Aug 12, 2021	163	Certified
Senior Manager Performance Metrics and Business Analytics A-21035-49219	$151,000	Rockland, MA	Feb 23, 2021	Jul 23, 2021	150	Certified
Director, Global Marketing Oncology A-20149-59275	$232,000	Rockland, MA	Jun 12, 2020	Dec 16, 2020	187	Certified-Expired
Quality Assurance Expert, R&D, Information Technology A-19119-98530	$147,900	Billerica, MA	May 28, 2019	Jul 18, 2019	51	Certified
Finance and Analytics Manager A-19031-68412	$121,890	Rockland, MA	Feb 28, 2019	May 8, 2019	69	Certified
Manager, Forecasting and Performance Metrics - Oncology A-18340-48913	$148,000	Rockland, MA	Dec 6, 2018	Mar 22, 2019	106	Certified-Expired
Manager, Forecasting and Performance Metrics - Oncology A-18310-38300	$148,000	Rockland, MA	Dec 4, 2018	Dec 6, 2018	2	Withdrawn
Business Analyst R&D IT A-18187-94803	$111,218	Billerica, MA	Aug 9, 2018	Oct 19, 2018	71	Certified-Expired
Principal Application Developer A-18158-84152	N/A	Rockland, MA	Jun 25, 2018	Aug 21, 2018	57	Certified
Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs A-18141-77574	N/A	Billerica, MA	Jun 14, 2018	Aug 20, 2018	67	Certified
Finance and Analytics Manager A-17354-23801	N/A	Rockland, MA	Feb 22, 2018	Jun 4, 2018	102	Certified
IT Business Consultant A-17207-68289	N/A	Rockland, MA	Aug 30, 2017	Jan 10, 2018	133	Certified-Expired
Senior Scientist Research Informatics A-16271-56704	$135,000	Billerica, MA	Sep 27, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	66	Certified-Expired

EMD Serono, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

EMD Serono, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

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