Question 1

Does Pfizer INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pfizer INC. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 385 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 Pfizer INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 385 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 Pfizer 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 Pfizer INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Pfizer INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	401
2024	2	2	0	480
2023	2	1	1	385
2017	2	2	0	75

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
ADC Molecule Analytical Product Specialist G-100-25131-962126	$124,842	CAMBRIDGE, MA	May 11, 2025	Jun 16, 2026	401	Certified
Senior Principal Process Engineer G-100-24156-071003	$170,000	McPherson, KS	Jun 4, 2024	Sep 16, 2025	469	Certified
Associate Director, Biostatistics G-100-24018-650461	$176,276	NEW YORK, NY	Jan 18, 2024	May 23, 2025	491	Certified
TECHNICAL LEAD, MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS FOR BTxPS A-23114-32048	$120,000	ANDOVER, MA	Apr 25, 2023	May 14, 2024	385	Certified
SENIOR PACKAGING ENGINEER-SCIENTIST A-23081-16765	$131,310	SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Mar 23, 2023	Nov 8, 2023	230	Withdrawn
Corporate Counsel A-17152-45656	$203,000	New York, NY	Jun 27, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	80	Certified
Scientist A-17025-95415	$83,200	Pearl River, NY	Feb 8, 2017	Apr 19, 2017	70	Certified

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