Question 1

Does KBI Biopharma sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KBI Biopharma has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 456 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 KBI Biopharma, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 456 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 KBI Biopharma?

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 KBI Biopharma's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

KBI Biopharma has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	5	5	0	477
2023	7	6	1	428
2020	1	1	0	220
2017	1	1	0	81
2016	1	1	0	80

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Scientist I G-100-24169-120652	$88,125	Durham, NC	Jun 17, 2024	Sep 16, 2025	456	Certified
Research Associate II G-100-24144-030248	$62,400	Durham, NC	May 23, 2024	Aug 23, 2025	457	Certified
Scientist I G-100-24024-662712	$95,000	Durham, NC	Jan 24, 2024	May 21, 2025	483	Certified
Senior Business Systems Specialist G-100-24017-645746	$110,000	Durham, NC	Jan 17, 2024	May 21, 2025	490	Certified
Senior Quality Assurance Specialist G-100-24005-620647	$102,045	Durham, NC	Jan 5, 2024	May 21, 2025	502	Certified
Associate Program Manager G-100-23355-585706	$88,878	Boulder, CO	Dec 21, 2023	Mar 31, 2025	466	Withdrawn
Engineer III G-100-23332-527187	$119,766	Boulder, CO	Nov 28, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	496	Certified
Quality Systems Software Architect II G-100-23325-517390	$116,050	Durham, NC	Nov 21, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	503	Certified
Manufacturing Sciences Engineer III G-100-23201-203388	$109,970	Durham, NC	Jul 20, 2023	Oct 2, 2024	440	Certified - Expired
Automation Engineer II A-23137-43644	$119,205	Durham, NC	May 26, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	375	Certified
Senior Validation Engineer A-23135-42676	$139,260	Durham, NC	May 26, 2023	May 31, 2024	371	Certified
Associate Scientist A-23093-22140	$82,202	Durham, NC	May 10, 2023	May 28, 2024	384	Certified
Engineer A-20188-72943	$116,896	Durham, NC	Aug 31, 2020	Apr 8, 2021	220	Certified
Senior Process Development Associate A-17065-09658	$58,198	Durham, NC	Mar 13, 2017	Jun 2, 2017	81	Certified
Scientist II A-16133-08952	$85,000	Durham, NC	Jul 29, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	80	Certified-Expired

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