Question 1

Does Genomatica sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Genomatica has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 467 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 Genomatica, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 467 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 Genomatica?

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 Genomatica's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Genomatica has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	1	1	512
2023	1	1	0	467
2022	1	1	0	315
2021	1	1	0	151

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Biochemists, Strain Development G-100-24220-252662	$143,220	San Diego, CA	Aug 7, 2024	Dec 17, 2025	497	Withdrawn
Process Biochemist G-100-24220-249792	$131,970	San Diego, CA	Aug 6, 2024	Dec 31, 2025	512	Certified
Senior Fermentation Engineer I G-100-23272-395236	$135,000	San Diego, CA	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 8, 2025	467	Certified - Expired
Sr. Research Scientist Computational A-22174-77231	$158,256	San Diego, CA	Oct 26, 2022	Sep 6, 2023	315	Certified
Vice President, Licensing A-21063-58466	$260,959	San Diego, CA	Apr 9, 2021	Sep 7, 2021	151	Certified

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