Question 1

Does STA Pharmaceutical US sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. STA Pharmaceutical US 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 494 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 STA Pharmaceutical US, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 STA Pharmaceutical US?

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 STA Pharmaceutical US's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

STA Pharmaceutical US has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	488
2023	3	3	0	0	465

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Scientist G-100-24125-957632	$93,000	San Diego, CA	May 3, 2024	Sep 3, 2025	488	Certified
Senior Manager, CMC Project Management G-100-23305-471877	$115,000	San Diego, CA	Nov 1, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	523	Certified
Lab Director, Analytical Chemistry G-100-23262-358876	$148,835	San Diego, CA	Sep 19, 2023	Jan 30, 2025	499	Certified - Expired
Analytical Chemistry Manager A-23138-44560	$161,096	San Diego, CA	May 30, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	373	Certified

STA Pharmaceutical US — Green Card PERM Data

STA Pharmaceutical US PERM & Green Card Filings

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