Question 1

Does Lonza Biologics sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lonza Biologics has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 368 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 Lonza Biologics, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 368 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 Lonza Biologics?

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 Lonza Biologics's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lonza Biologics has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	482
2022	1	1	0	368
2017	1	0	1	—
2016	1	1	0	75

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer G-100-24082-824659	$91,980	Portsmouth, NH	Mar 22, 2024	Jul 10, 2025	475	Certified
Operational Excellence Project Manager G-100-24044-715619	$147,433	Portsmouth, NH	Feb 13, 2024	Jun 16, 2025	489	Certified
MSAT Data Scientist A-22325-61449	$105,840	Portsmouth, NH	Dec 8, 2022	Dec 11, 2023	368	Certified-Expired
QUALITY CONTROL ANALYST, LEVEL 3 A-17037-99680	$78,042	PORTSMOUTH, NH	Feb 23, 2017	May 4, 2017	70	Denied
QUALITY CONTROL LEAD A-16263-53809	$97,926	PORTSMOUTH, NH	Dec 9, 2016	Feb 22, 2017	75	Certified-Expired

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