Question 1

Does Thermo Fisher Scientific, Materials AND Structural sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Materials AND Structural 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 123 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific, Materials AND Structural, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 123 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific, Materials AND Structural?

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 Thermo Fisher Scientific, Materials AND Structural's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Materials AND Structural has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	1	0	0	232
2016	5	5	0	0	98

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior SW Engineer A-16355-82881	$115,939	Hillsboro, OR	Jan 3, 2017	Aug 23, 2017	232	Certified
Sr. Test Engineer A-16355-82984	$112,632	Hillsboro, OR	Dec 21, 2016	Mar 9, 2017	78	Certified-Expired
Engineer Field Service Senior A-16319-71185	$68,640	Hillsboro, OR	Nov 21, 2016	May 3, 2017	163	Certified
Field Service Engineer A-16253-51376	$68,640	Hillsboro, OR	Sep 14, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	79	Certified-Expired
Applications Process Engineer A-16243-48024	$101,130	Hillsboro, OR	Sep 14, 2016	Dec 5, 2016	82	Certified-Expired
Business Systems Analyst Staff Lead A-16256-51730	$100,339	Hillsboro, OR	Sep 13, 2016	May 11, 2017	240	Certified

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Materials AND Structural — Green Card PERM Data

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