Question 1

Does Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC has filed 66 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 66 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $114,275.

Question 2

Does Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC has filed 2 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 413 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC has filed 66 LCAs covering 66 H-1B positions, and 2 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 413 days. 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 timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC's green card commitment rate is 4%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2025	9	0
2024	13	0
2023	10	1
2022	2	0
2021	9	1
2020	23	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Senior Scientist, Biology-Discovery	13	$82,555	$121,098	$134,971
Sr. Scientist, Biology-Discovery	7	$109,500	$113,400	$142,768
Associate Principal Scientist, Pharmacokinetics	4	$105,872	$151,650	$156,500
Associate Principal Scientist, Bioinformatics	3	$101,379	$128,211	$133,120
Senior Scientist, Biology- Discovery	3	$81,682	$81,682	$81,682
Principal Scientist, Pharmacokinetics	3	$82,555	$162,000	$162,000
Sr. Scientist, Pharmacokinetics	3	$82,555	$116,002	$120,800
Scientist, Biology-Discovery	2	$84,448	$90,274	$96,100
Scientist, Biology- Discovery	2	$81,682	$81,682	$81,682
Scientist, Pharmacokinetics	2	$78,458	$85,879	$93,300

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Boston, Massachusetts	52	$75,504	$78,759	$162,000
Cambridge, Massachusetts	16	$109,500	$120,900	$156,500

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