Question 1

Does Empower Pharmacy sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Empower Pharmacy has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 410 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 Empower Pharmacy, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 410 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 Empower Pharmacy?

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 Empower Pharmacy's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Empower Pharmacy has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	3	3	416
2024	1	1	485
2022	2	2	354

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quality Control Manager, Microbiology G-100-25121-925586	$107,000	Houston, TX	May 1, 2025	Jun 8, 2026	403	Certified
VALIDATION ENGINEER I G-100-25098-844441	$140,317	Houston, TX	Apr 8, 2025	May 29, 2026	416	Certified
VALIDATION ENGINEER I G-100-25096-835322	$140,317	Houston, TX	Apr 5, 2025	May 28, 2026	418	Certified
Quality Engineer G-100-24352-548630	$93,454	Houston, TX	Dec 16, 2024	Apr 15, 2026	485	Certified
Facilities Director A-22271-29570	$160,000	Houston, TX	Dec 28, 2022	Dec 22, 2023	359	Certified-Expired
PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING ENGINEER A-22351-75690	$84,700	HOUSTON, TX	Dec 20, 2022	Dec 4, 2023	349	Certified-Expired

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