Question 1

Does IQVIA RDS sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IQVIA RDS has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 390 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 IQVIA RDS, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 390 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 IQVIA RDS?

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. See the risk factors section above for IQVIA RDS's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is IQVIA RDS's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

IQVIA RDS has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	0	1	—
2023	8	8	0	421
2022	2	2	0	366

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
IT Architect 2 G-100-24354-559141	$119,198	Durham, NC	Dec 19, 2024	Dec 19, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Associate Director, Quality Management G-100-23311-483797	$145,766	Durham, NC	Nov 7, 2023	Mar 18, 2025	497	Certified - Expired
Remote Principal Statistical Programmer G-100-23242-309466	$142,060	Durham, NC	Aug 30, 2023	Nov 20, 2024	448	Certified - Expired
Senior/Lead Statistical Programmer G-100-23202-207748	$137,333	Durham, NC	Jul 21, 2023	Sep 18, 2024	425	Certified
Statistical Programming Scientist G-100-23192-180049	$111,620	Overland Park, KS	Jul 11, 2023	Sep 25, 2024	442	Certified
Senior Business Systems Analyst A-23138-44405	$122,101	Durham, NC	May 31, 2023	May 29, 2024	364	Certified
Senior Financial Systems Analyst A-23123-37265	$98,821	Durham, NC	May 12, 2023	May 29, 2024	383	Certified
Product Support Tech Advisor 2 A-23115-32605	$114,590	Boston, MA	May 4, 2023	May 28, 2024	390	Certified
Principal Statistical Programmer A-23020-90092	$148,400	Durham, NC	Jan 31, 2023	Mar 4, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Regulatory Affairs Officer 2 A-22174-77179	$105,230	Cambridge, MA	Dec 12, 2022	Dec 11, 2023	364	Certified-Expired
Senior Statistical Programmer A-22339-67328	$111,540	Durham, NC	Dec 8, 2022	Dec 11, 2023	368	Certified-Expired

IQVIA RDS — Green Card PERM Data

IQVIA RDS PERM & Green Card Filings

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