Question 1

Does Velsera sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Velsera has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 94 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 Velsera, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 94 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 Velsera?

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 Velsera's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Velsera has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	3	2	1	99
2017	3	3	0	66
2016	4	4	0	162

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Genomics Scientist A-18327-44176	$123,000	Cambridge, MA	Dec 4, 2018	Mar 22, 2019	108	Certified-Expired
Scientific Project Manager A-18061-48912	N/A	Cambridge, MA	Apr 12, 2018	Jul 10, 2018	89	Certified
R&D Engineer A-18061-48915	N/A	Cambridge, MA	Apr 4, 2018	Aug 7, 2018	125	Withdrawn
Scientific Project Manager A-17101-23239	$200,408	San Francisco, CA	Jun 8, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	99	Certified
Bioinformatics Scientist A-17101-23196	$90,000	Cambridge, MA	May 31, 2017	Jul 25, 2017	55	Certified
Bioinformatics Scientist A-17101-23198	$125,000	San Francisco, CA	Apr 14, 2017	Jun 19, 2017	66	Certified
R&D Engineer A-16175-25092	$135,000	Cambridge, MA	Aug 2, 2016	Apr 27, 2017	268	Certified
R&D Engineer A-16110-98857	$135,000	Cambridge, MA	Aug 2, 2016	Mar 30, 2017	240	Certified-Expired
Genomic Data Scientist A-16110-98825	$120,000	Cambridge, MA	Aug 2, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	83	Certified-Expired
R&D Senior Engineer A-16105-97234	$150,000	Cambridge, MA	Aug 2, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	83	Certified-Expired

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