Question 1

Does Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 271 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 Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 271 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 Sorrento Therapeutics, 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 Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	371
2021	1	1	358
2020	1	1	183
2017	1	1	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate A-22334-65399	$75,000	San Diego, CA	Jan 4, 2023	Jan 10, 2024	371	Certified-Expired
Research Assistant A-21312-69650	$61,880	San Diego, CA	Dec 13, 2021	Dec 6, 2022	358	Certified-Expired
Research Associate A-20330-25678	$50,003	San Diego, CA	Dec 15, 2020	Jun 16, 2021	183	Certified
Business Development Manager A-17097-22435	$115,003	San Diego, CA	Apr 18, 2017	Jun 20, 2017	63	Certified

Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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