Question 1

Does NxStage Medical Inc., a Fresenius Medical Care N.A. company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NxStage Medical Inc., a Fresenius Medical Care N.A. company has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 526 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 NxStage Medical Inc., a Fresenius Medical Care N.A. company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 526 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 NxStage Medical Inc., a Fresenius Medical Care N.A. company?

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 NxStage Medical Inc., a Fresenius Medical Care N.A. company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

NxStage Medical Inc., a Fresenius Medical Care N.A. company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2026	1	0	1	—
2024	4	4	0	531
2023	2	2	0	438
2022	1	1	0	638

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist G-100-26023-584520	$115,704	Lexington, MA	Jan 23, 2026	Jan 23, 2026	0	Withdrawn
Senior Cybersecurity Software Engineer G-100-24250-320904	$165,000	Lawrence, MA	Sep 6, 2024	Feb 9, 2026	521	Certified
Staff Electrical Engineer G-100-24207-222908	$150,509	Lawrence, MA	Jul 25, 2024	Jan 7, 2026	531	Certified
Software Engineer III G-100-24201-209454	$157,643	Lawrence, MA	Jul 19, 2024	Jan 7, 2026	537	Certified
Engineer II G-100-24107-893683	$88,358	Lawrence, MA	Apr 16, 2024	Sep 29, 2025	531	Certified
Sr. Design Assurance Engineer G-100-23272-398814	$130,000	Lawrence, MA	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 25, 2025	484	Certified - Expired
Senior Electrical Engineer A-23024-92003	$140,109	Lawrence, MA	Apr 7, 2023	May 2, 2024	391	Certified
Sr. Financial Analyst A-22102-39420	$90,000	Lawrence, MA	Jun 6, 2022	Mar 5, 2024	638	Certified-Expired

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