Question 1

Does Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 259 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 Lyell Immunopharma, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 259 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 Lyell Immunopharma, Inc.?

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 Lyell Immunopharma, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	2	2	0	0	260
2020	1	1	0	0	209

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Business Analyst, Financial Systems A-22143-59483	$165,000	South San Francisco, CA	Jul 11, 2022	Mar 29, 2023	261	Certified-Expired
Sr. Director of Total Rewards A-22082-29821	$260,000	Seattle, WA	Apr 26, 2022	Jan 10, 2023	259	Certified-Expired
Sr. Computational Biologist A-20190-74239	$116,000	South San Francisco, CA	Oct 7, 2020	May 4, 2021	209	Certified

Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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