Question 1

Does Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 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 Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, 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 Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC?

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 Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	539
2023	1	1	382
2022	2	2	424

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Scientist III, Analytical G-100-24267-357777	$76,100	Lenoir, NC	Sep 23, 2024	Mar 16, 2026	539	Certified
Validation Chemist A-23128-39208	$57,500	Lenoir, NC	May 14, 2023	May 30, 2024	382	Certified
Supervisory Validation Chemist A-22342-70179	$121,000	Lenoir, NC	Dec 11, 2022	Feb 7, 2024	423	Certified-Expired
Supervisory Validation Chemist A-22264-25461	$121,000	Lenoir, NC	Dec 10, 2022	Feb 7, 2024	424	Certified-Expired

Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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