Question 1

Does Shire Human Genetic Therapies (SHGT) INC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shire Human Genetic Therapies (SHGT) INC has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Shire Human Genetic Therapies (SHGT) INC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 81 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 Shire Human Genetic Therapies (SHGT) 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 Shire Human Genetic Therapies (SHGT) INC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Shire Human Genetic Therapies (SHGT) INC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	5	5	0	0	85
2016	8	8	0	0	116

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
QC Analyst III A-17156-46305	$68,000	Lexington, MA	Jun 5, 2017	Sep 20, 2017	107	Certified
Scientist (Lead Drug Product Mfg Ops) A-17053-05537	$118,726	Lexington, MA	Mar 9, 2017	May 17, 2017	69	Certified
QC Analyst II A-17044-02282	$76,000	Lexington, MA	Feb 15, 2017	May 1, 2017	75	Certified
Downstream MST Lead- Commerical Biologic A-17011-89976	$158,100	Lexington, MA	Jan 31, 2017	Aug 28, 2017	209	Certified
Senior Design Quality Engineer A-16354-82386	$115,000	Lexington, MA	Jan 6, 2017	Mar 31, 2017	84	Certified-Expired
Head of TechOps IT A-16356-83652	$265,000	Lexington, MA	Dec 27, 2016	May 3, 2017	127	Certified
Analytical Development Specialist I A-16309-68287	$66,248	Lexington, MA	Nov 4, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	68	Certified-Expired
Associate Director, Finance Business Process Lead A-16239-46893	$165,000	Lexington, MA	Nov 1, 2016	Jul 13, 2017	254	Certified
Sr. Engineer I- Downstream A-16258-52432	$116,626	Lexington, MA	Sep 16, 2016	Dec 1, 2016	76	Certified-Expired
Development Engineer II A-16232-44419	$88,941	Lexington, MA	Aug 19, 2016	Oct 19, 2016	61	Certified-Expired
Sr. Drug Product Development Specialist A-16210-36936	$89,548	Lexington, MA	Jul 28, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	81	Certified-Expired
Research Specialist II A-16207-35609	$73,440	Lexington, MA	Jul 25, 2016	Oct 7, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
Clinical Supplies Specialist A-15301-33461	$70,725	Lexington, MA	Feb 4, 2016	Oct 7, 2016	246	Certified-Expired

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