Question 1

Does PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LLC has filed 25 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 22 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 82 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 PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 82 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 PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LLC?

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 PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, LLC has a 88% PERM approval rate across 25 total applications (22 certified, 3 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	8	8	0	0	87
2016	17	14	3	0	102

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Biostatistician II A-17172-54034	$59,010	Wilmington, NC	Jun 28, 2017	Sep 18, 2017	82	Certified
Programmer Analyst II A-17123-33555	$74,797	Austin, TX	Jun 1, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	110	Certified
Biostatistician A-17115-29599	$55,235	Wilmington, NC	May 22, 2017	Sep 18, 2017	119	Certified
Programmer Analyst A-17036-99359	$65,187	Morrisville, NC	Feb 14, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	73	Certified
Senior Programmer Analyst A-17035-99278	$80,475	Morrisville, NC	Feb 13, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	74	Certified
Programming Manager A-17027-96102	$144,352	Wilmington, NC	Jan 28, 2017	Aug 24, 2017	208	Certified
Clinical Research Associate (Senior, Level 2) A-17012-90398	$75,447	Wilmington, NC	Jan 19, 2017	Mar 29, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Clinical Research Associate (Senior, Level 2) A-17012-90585	$75,447	Wilmington, NC	Jan 17, 2017	Mar 29, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Programmer Analyst A-16343-78635	$63,773	Wilmington, NC	Dec 10, 2016	Aug 3, 2017	236	Denied
Programmer Analyst II A-16324-73112	$72,197	Austin, TX	Nov 23, 2016	Feb 6, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
Principal Clinical Team Manager A-16324-73056	$109,621	Wilmington, NC	Nov 23, 2016	Feb 6, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
Automation Specialist A-16281-59986	$59,696	Richmond, VA	Oct 7, 2016	Apr 28, 2017	203	Certified
Associate Biostatistician A-16274-57851	$88,629	Hamilton, NJ	Sep 30, 2016	Apr 27, 2017	209	Denied
Clinical Team Manager (aka, Natural Sciences Manager) A-16252-50863	$74,058	Wilmington, NC	Sep 16, 2016	Nov 28, 2016	73	Certified-Expired
Clinical Research Associate (Senior, level 1) A-16243-47681	$63,123	Wilmington, NC	Sep 16, 2016	Jun 16, 2017	273	Denied
Clinical Research Associate (Senior, level 1) A-16242-47461	$63,123	Wilmington, NC	Sep 16, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	104	Certified-Expired
Clinical Team Manager A-16252-50776	$74,058	Wilmington, NC	Sep 14, 2016	Nov 23, 2016	70	Certified-Expired
Biostatistician II A-16212-37539	$83,886	Austin, TX	Jul 30, 2016	Oct 6, 2016	68	Certified-Expired
Senior Biostatistician A-16210-36868	$83,886	Austin, TX	Jul 29, 2016	Oct 6, 2016	69	Certified-Expired
Programmer Analyst A-16209-36386	$76,357	Hamilton, NJ	Jul 29, 2016	Oct 4, 2016	67	Certified-Expired
Senior Director, Vaccine Sciences Department A-16204-35345	$132,558	Richmond, VA	Jul 28, 2016	Oct 5, 2016	69	Certified-Expired
Biostatistician II A-16187-29129	$88,629	Hamilton, NJ	Jul 12, 2016	Oct 4, 2016	84	Certified-Expired
Associate Research Scientist A-16183-28821	$68,099	Middleton, WI	Jul 11, 2016	Oct 7, 2016	88	Certified-Expired
Programmer Analyst II A-16143-13096	$68,099	Wilmington, NC	Jun 20, 2016	Jan 13, 2017	207	Certified-Expired
Programmer Analyst A-16096-93114	$67,600	Morrisville, NC	Apr 7, 2016	Mar 31, 2017	358	Certified-Expired

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