Question 1

Does Johnson Matthey Pharma Services sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Johnson Matthey Pharma Services has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Johnson Matthey Pharma Services, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Johnson Matthey Pharma Services?

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 Johnson Matthey Pharma Services's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Johnson Matthey Pharma Services has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	72
2016	4	4	0	0	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Qualiy Control (QC) Staff Chemist A-17116-30228	$64,064	Devens, MA	Apr 26, 2017	Jun 27, 2017	62	Certified
Analytical Staff Chemist A-17047-03862	$64,064	Devens, MA	Feb 16, 2017	May 8, 2017	81	Certified
Assistant Director, Quality Assurance A-16350-81161	$145,704	Devens, PA	Dec 15, 2016	Feb 17, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Analytical Staff Chemist A-16243-47907	$64,646	Devens, MA	Aug 30, 2016	Nov 15, 2016	77	Certified-Expired
Staff Chemist A-16231-43605	$64,646	Devens, MA	Aug 18, 2016	Nov 2, 2016	76	Certified-Expired
Quality Control Staff Chemist A-16195-31968	$64,646	North Andover, MA	Jul 13, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	99	Certified-Expired

Johnson Matthey Pharma Services — Green Card PERM Data

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