Question 1

Does QIAGEN LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. QIAGEN LLC has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 319 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 QIAGEN LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 319 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 QIAGEN 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 QIAGEN LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

QIAGEN LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	403
2022	1	1	319
2020	2	2	203

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Professional Services Solution Consultant, QDI A-23065-08825	$136,990	Germantown, MD	Apr 11, 2023	May 15, 2024	400	Certified
Field Service Specialist A-22335-65719	$72,987	Germantown, MD	Jan 13, 2023	Feb 23, 2024	406	Certified-Expired
Field Application Specialist, Clinical Genomics A-22153-64832	$126,402	Germantown, MD	Jul 21, 2022	Jun 5, 2023	319	Certified
Marketing Manager, Assay Technologies, North America A-20289-10730	$97,302	Germantown, MD	Nov 18, 2020	May 25, 2021	188	Certified
Senior Global Campaign Manager A-20254-97936	$135,000	Germantown, MD	Sep 29, 2020	May 5, 2021	218	Certified

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