Question 1

Does Henry Schein sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Henry Schein has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 60 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 Henry Schein, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 60 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 Henry Schein?

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 Henry Schein's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Henry Schein has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2019	2	2	60
2018	1	1	53
2017	2	2	122

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Programmer Analyst II - JDE/Mulesoft Developer A-19207-36010	$122,408	Melville, NY	Jul 29, 2019	Sep 27, 2019	60	Certified
Sr. Programmer Analyst II - JDE World Lega-Suite A-19206-35499	$122,408	Melville, NY	Jul 29, 2019	Sep 27, 2019	60	Certified
Project Lead - IT (Warehouse Management Systems) A-18157-83570	N/A	Melville, NY	Jul 9, 2018	Aug 31, 2018	53	Certified
Associate Manager, Global Supplier Reporting A-17237-80104	N/A	Melville, NY	Nov 8, 2017	Apr 13, 2018	156	Certified
Senior Financial Systems Analyst A-17158-47745	$87,805	Melville, NY	Jun 30, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	87	Certified

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