Question 1

Does Firmenich sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Firmenich 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 66 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 Firmenich, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 Firmenich?

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 Firmenich's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Firmenich has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	64
2016	2	2	0	0	71

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Training Senior Manager A-17070-12451	$115,586	Plainsboro, NJ	Mar 29, 2017	May 26, 2017	58	Certified
Food Technologist A-17038-00216	$54,030	Plainsboro, NJ	Feb 22, 2017	May 3, 2017	70	Certified
Fragrance Development Manager A-16351-81688	$103,486	New York, NY	Dec 21, 2016	Mar 10, 2017	79	Certified-Expired
Sr. Global Category Technical Manager A-16232-44242	$110,000	Plainsboro, NJ	Sep 15, 2016	Nov 16, 2016	62	Certified-Expired

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