Question 1

Does Hovione sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hovione 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 445 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 Hovione, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 445 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 Hovione?

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 Hovione's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hovione has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	502
2023	3	3	0	0	400

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Maintenance Engineer G-100-24043-711363	$117,464	East Windsor, NJ	Feb 12, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	500	Certified
Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist G-100-24038-700830	$115,318	East Windsor, NJ	Feb 7, 2024	Jun 24, 2025	503	Certified
Sr. Quality Assurance Specialist,Quality Cont. Manufacturing G-100-23232-279381	$125,050	East Windsor, NJ	Aug 20, 2023	Nov 7, 2024	445	Certified - Expired
Senior Validation & Qualification Specialist A-23137-43734	$115,000	East Windsor, NJ	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2024	366	Certified
Production Senior Manager A-23004-82471	$163,277	East Windsor, NJ	Feb 25, 2023	Mar 21, 2024	390	Certified-Expired

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