Question 1

Does Nkarta, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nkarta, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 413 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 Nkarta, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 413 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 Nkarta, 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 Nkarta, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Nkarta, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	0	0	2	—
2023	4	4	0	0	446

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
PD Associate II G-100-24286-403030	$101,816	South San Francisco, CA	Oct 11, 2024	Jun 6, 2025	238	Withdrawn
Laboratory Operations Manager G-100-24120-935668	$239,200	South San Francisco, CA	Apr 29, 2024	Jun 6, 2025	403	Withdrawn
Bioinformatics Analyst II G-100-23325-517722	$105,000	South San Francisco, CA	Nov 21, 2023	Apr 1, 2025	497	Certified - Expired
Senior Process Development Engineer G-100-23271-390137	$100,000	South San Francisco, CA	Sep 28, 2023	Jan 16, 2025	476	Certified - Expired
Associate Director, Manufacturing Facilities and Engineering A-23145-47901	$180,000	South San Francisco, CA	May 30, 2023	Jun 21, 2024	388	Certified
Sr. Clinical Research Associate A-23024-92363	$174,158	South San Francisco, CA	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 29, 2024	423	Certified

Nkarta, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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