Question 1

Does INC Research, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. INC Research, LLC 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 95 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 INC Research, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 95 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 INC Research, LLC?

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 INC Research, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

INC Research, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Clinical Programmer A-16343-78515	$110,698	Raleigh, NC	Dec 19, 2016	Feb 17, 2017	60	Certified-Expired
Senior Clinical Programmer A-16266-55302	$110,698	Raleigh, NC	Oct 12, 2016	Jan 24, 2017	104	Certified-Expired
Enterprise Service Oriented Architecture Developer A-16193-30970	$110,698	Raleigh, NC	Aug 2, 2016	Oct 26, 2016	85	Certified-Expired
Principal Auditor, Computer Systems Quality Assurance A-16036-69819	$100,526	Raleigh, NC	May 31, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	225	Certified-Expired

INC Research, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

INC Research, LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

FMD K&L INC.

Albany Molecular Research, INC.

THE Feinstein Institute FOR Medical Research

Sandia National Laboratories

GM Cruise LLC

Howmedica Osteonics Corporation D/B/A Stryker Orthopaedics

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?