Question 1

Does (an Abbott Laboratories company) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. (an Abbott Laboratories company) has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 468 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 (an Abbott Laboratories company), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 468 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 (an Abbott Laboratories company)?

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 (an Abbott Laboratories company)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

(an Abbott Laboratories company) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	462
2023	1	1	0	0	494

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer - Cloud G-100-24121-941789	$96,900	San Diego, CA	Apr 30, 2024	Jul 30, 2025	456	Certified
Senior Design Validation Engineer G-100-24109-902953	$123,115	San Diego, CA	Apr 18, 2024	Jul 30, 2025	468	Certified
Senior Software Test Engineer G-100-23352-574299	$121,000	San Diego, CA	Dec 18, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	494	Certified

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