Question 1

Does Fortrea Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fortrea Inc. has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 16 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 409 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 Fortrea Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 409 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 Fortrea 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 Fortrea Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Fortrea Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (16 certified, 0 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	3	2	1	387
2024	8	7	1	490
2023	6	5	1	402
2022	2	2	0	332

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Statistical Programmer 2 G-100-25237-265143	$82,306	Durham, NC	Aug 25, 2025	Feb 5, 2026	164	Withdrawn
Manager, Clinical Data Management G-100-25142-008440	$153,733	Durham, NC	May 22, 2025	Jun 12, 2026	386	Certified
Statistical Programmer II G-100-25140-997092	$77,667	Durham, NC	May 20, 2025	Jun 11, 2026	387	Certified
Principal Statistical Programmer G-100-24317-469582	$103,376	Durham, NC	Nov 12, 2024	Jan 13, 2026	427	Withdrawn
Statistical Programmer II G-100-24317-469143	$82,014	Durham, NC	Nov 12, 2024	Mar 24, 2026	497	Certified
Biostatistician II G-100-24247-310038	$90,050	Durham, NC	Sep 3, 2024	Jan 28, 2026	512	Certified
Senior Clinical Data Manager G-100-24247-310007	$138,070	Durham, NC	Sep 3, 2024	Jan 28, 2026	512	Certified
Senior Data Warehouse Architect G-100-24212-230863	$154,482	Durham, NC	Jul 30, 2024	Nov 20, 2025	478	Certified - Expired
Principal Statistical Programmer G-100-24199-202686	$124,758	Durham, NC	Jul 17, 2024	Nov 18, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Principal Statistical Programmer G-100-24199-202683	$124,758	Durham, NC	Jul 17, 2024	Nov 18, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Principal Statistical Programmer G-100-24199-202682	$124,758	Durham, NC	Jul 17, 2024	Nov 18, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Team Lead, Study Development G-100-23160-094896	$125,000	Princeton, NJ	Jun 9, 2023	Aug 29, 2024	447	Certified
Senior Biostatistician A-23136-43017	$133,000	Princeton, NJ	May 17, 2023	Jun 5, 2024	385	Certified
Senior Storage and Backup Engineer A-23095-23124	$154,003	Princeton, NJ	Apr 18, 2023	Dec 14, 2023	240	Withdrawn
Senior Biostatistician A-23062-07979	$115,000	Princeton, NJ	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 15, 2024	409	Certified
Quality Control Manager A-23053-04806	$135,000	Indianapolis, IN	Feb 23, 2023	Mar 20, 2024	391	Certified-Expired
Laboratory Systems Validation Specialist I A-23045-01355	$120,000	Indianapolis, IN	Feb 14, 2023	Mar 13, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Associate Lead Scientist A-22252-19179	$79,094	Somerset, NJ	Nov 18, 2022	Oct 5, 2023	321	Certified-Expired
Senior Biostatistician A-22298-45446	$126,500	Princeton, NJ	Oct 27, 2022	Oct 5, 2023	343	Certified-Expired

Fortrea Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Fortrea Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filing Risk Factors

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Daiichi Sankyo, INC.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York

Lonza Biologics Inc.

Pharmacyclics LLC

Curia Global, Inc.

Horizon Therapeutics USA, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?