Question 1

Does Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. 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 488 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 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 488 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 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, 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 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	0	408
2024	5	5	0	0	490

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Electrical Design Engineer G-100-25111-886832	$125,000	Cincinnati, OH	Apr 21, 2025	Jun 3, 2026	408	Certified
Staff Lifecycle Quality Engineer G-100-24354-559546	$128,000	New Brunswick, NJ	Dec 19, 2024	Apr 21, 2026	488	Certified
Primary R&D Development Engineer G-100-24347-540241	$97,000	Blue Ash, OH	Dec 12, 2024	Apr 13, 2026	487	Certified
Electro Mechanical Engineer [AZE110-P3] G-100-24346-535552	$110,510	Cincinnati, OH	Dec 11, 2024	Apr 13, 2026	488	Certified
Staff Components Development Engineer G-100-24297-426887	$131,000	Blue Ash, OH	Oct 23, 2024	Mar 9, 2026	502	Certified
Primary Software Engineer R&D G-100-24005-621575	$100,800	Blue Ash, OH	Jan 5, 2024	May 15, 2025	496	Certified

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