Question 1

Does Novartis Gene Therapies sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Novartis Gene Therapies 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 492 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 Novartis Gene Therapies, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 492 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 Novartis Gene Therapies?

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 Novartis Gene Therapies's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Novartis Gene Therapies has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	511
2022	1	1	0	0	371

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineer, Manufacturing Science and Technology G-100-24164-101078	$110,000	Durham, NC	Jun 12, 2024	Nov 24, 2025	530	Certified
Senior Analyst, Quality Control G-100-24045-717479	$96,720	Durham, NC	Feb 14, 2024	Jun 20, 2025	492	Certified
Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Science and Technology A-22033-06213	$133,185	Libertyville, IL	Mar 11, 2022	Mar 17, 2023	371	Certified-Expired

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