Question 1

Does Penn Life Sciences sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Penn Life Sciences has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 284 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 Penn Life Sciences, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 284 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 Penn Life Sciences?

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 Penn Life Sciences's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Penn Life Sciences has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Analytical R&D Chemist A-22217-01007	$102,690	LANGHORNE, PA	Nov 17, 2022	Dec 15, 2023	393	Certified-Expired
Team Leader - Chemist A-22209-96830	$90,000	LANGHORNE, PA	Aug 26, 2022	Jun 16, 2023	294	Certified
Chemist (Manufacturing Associate) A-22109-42708	$80,000	LANGHORNE, PA	Jun 1, 2022	Apr 28, 2023	331	Certified
Project Engineer A-22109-42574	$75,000	LANGHORNE, PA	May 26, 2022	Jan 24, 2023	243	Certified-Expired
Chemist (Manufacturing Associate) A-22104-40911	$80,000	Langhorne, PA	May 24, 2022	Feb 13, 2023	265	Certified-Expired
QA Chemist A-22108-42443	$80,000	Langhorne, PA	May 16, 2022	Feb 23, 2023	283	Certified-Expired
QA Chemist A-22108-42439	$80,000	Langhorne, PA	May 14, 2022	Feb 23, 2023	285	Certified-Expired
QA Chemist A-22102-39759	$80,000	Langhorne, PA	May 12, 2022	Jan 27, 2023	260	Certified-Expired

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