Question 1

Does Ethicon sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ethicon 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 156 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, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 156 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?

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's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ethicon has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2022	2	2	256
2021	1	1	156
2018	1	1	99
2017	1	1	86

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Principal Engineer A-22165-71562	$181,800	Houston, TX	Jun 29, 2022	Mar 9, 2023	253	Certified-Expired
Senior Scientist – Manager Data Science A-21362-91430	$127,100	Somerville, NJ	Jan 21, 2022	Oct 6, 2022	258	Certified-Expired
Principal Engineer A-21062-57964	$151,400	Raritan, NJ	Apr 5, 2021	Sep 8, 2021	156	Certified
Principal Scientist A-18037-40526	N/A	Irvine, CA	Mar 13, 2018	Jun 20, 2018	99	Certified
Staff Sustaining Engineer A-17138-40139	$112,902	Irvine, CA	Jun 20, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	86	Certified

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