Question 1

Does MRL San Francisco, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MRL San Francisco, LLC has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 231 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 MRL San Francisco, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 231 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 MRL San Francisco, LLC?

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 MRL San Francisco, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

MRL San Francisco, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	510
2022	1	1	265
2020	3	3	193

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Scientist, Molecular Discovery G-100-24276-379651	$125,000	South San Francisco, CA	Oct 2, 2024	Feb 23, 2026	509	Certified
Senior Scientist, Preclinical Development G-100-24236-290626	$125,000	South San Francisco, CA	Aug 23, 2024	Jan 15, 2026	510	Certified
Scientist, Biology-Discovery A-22147-62593	$123,614	South San Francisco, CA	Jul 27, 2022	Apr 18, 2023	265	Certified
Scientist, Biology-Discovery A-20328-24658	$60,653	South San Francisco, CA	Dec 2, 2020	Jun 4, 2021	184	Certified
Senior Scientist, Biology-Discovery A-20304-14933	$63,960	South San Francisco, CA	Nov 10, 2020	May 26, 2021	197	Certified
Sr. Scientist, Chemistry A-20261-00871	$60,653	South San Francisco, CA	Nov 9, 2020	May 21, 2021	193	Certified

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