Question 1

Does Thermo Fisher Scientific, LIFE Sciences Solutions sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Thermo Fisher Scientific, LIFE Sciences Solutions has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 73 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific, LIFE Sciences Solutions, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 73 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 Thermo Fisher Scientific, LIFE Sciences Solutions?

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 Thermo Fisher Scientific, LIFE Sciences Solutions's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Thermo Fisher Scientific, LIFE Sciences Solutions has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (15 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	8	8	0	0	84
2016	7	7	0	0	60

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Manager, Strategy A-17144-42547	$186,326	South San Francisco, CA	Jun 13, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	93	Certified
Senior System Analyst, J.D.Edwards Enterprise One A-17142-41153	$120,000	Carlsbad, CA	May 30, 2017	Aug 28, 2017	90	Certified
Product Manager A-17109-26981	$113,859	South San Francisco, CA	Apr 19, 2017	Jun 13, 2017	55	Certified
Senior Developer A-17075-14390	$144,248	Pleasanton, CA	Mar 27, 2017	Jun 8, 2017	73	Certified
Engineer III, Software Test A-17066-10092	$111,405	CARLSBAD, CA	Mar 13, 2017	Jun 9, 2017	88	Certified
Senior Web Engineer A-17052-05265	$120,000	Carlsbad, CA	Feb 27, 2017	Aug 25, 2017	179	Certified
Engineer II, Software Test A-17048-04339	$120,390	South San Francisco, CA	Feb 17, 2017	May 8, 2017	80	Certified
Senior Financial Analyst A-16349-80562	$119,025	Carlsbad, CA	Jan 5, 2017	Mar 27, 2017	81	Certified-Expired
Associate Market Development Manager A-16340-77060	$95,700	South San Francisco, CA	Dec 5, 2016	Feb 15, 2017	72	Certified-Expired
Systems Validation Engineer A-16291-62426	$95,000	Carlsbad, CA	Oct 31, 2016	Dec 9, 2016	39	Certified-Expired
Senior Web Engineer-eBusiness A-16293-63149	$121,958	Carlsbad, CA	Oct 28, 2016	Dec 9, 2016	42	Certified-Expired
STAFF ENGINEER, SOFTWARE A-16280-59493	$138,362	SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Oct 28, 2016	Dec 14, 2016	47	Certified-Expired
SOFTWARE ENGINEER II A-16264-54185	$96,866	SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Oct 5, 2016	Dec 7, 2016	63	Certified-Expired
Engineer III, Software A-16251-50104	$83,681	Madison, WI	Sep 20, 2016	Jan 19, 2017	121	Certified-Expired
Engineer II A-16204-35149	$103,980	Carlsbad, CA	Aug 29, 2016	Nov 1, 2016	64	Certified-Expired

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