Question 1

Does Tessera Therapeutics sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tessera Therapeutics has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 501 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 Tessera Therapeutics, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 501 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 Tessera Therapeutics?

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 Tessera Therapeutics's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Tessera Therapeutics has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	6	6	0	0	501
2023	2	1	0	1	478

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Research Associate G-100-24323-480871	$98,000	Somerville, MA	Nov 18, 2024	Apr 1, 2026	499	Certified
Senior Specialist, Regulatory Science G-100-24319-475567	$113,000	Somerville, MA	Nov 14, 2024	Mar 25, 2026	496	Certified
Scientist II, DNA Assembly G-100-24043-711837	$131,123	Somerville, MA	Feb 12, 2024	Jul 9, 2025	513	Certified
Scientist I G-100-24017-647069	$119,535	Somerville, MA	Jan 17, 2024	Jun 2, 2025	502	Certified
Scientist G-100-24017-647068	$137,904	Somerville, MA	Jan 17, 2024	Jun 2, 2025	502	Certified
Research Associate II G-100-24017-645275	$95,193	Somerville, MA	Jan 17, 2024	Jun 2, 2025	502	Certified
Associate Scientist G-100-23233-281040	$122,224	Somerville, MA	Aug 21, 2023	Dec 11, 2024	478	Certified - Expired
Scientist I G-100-23205-209164	$126,300	Somerville, MA	Jul 24, 2023	Oct 24, 2024	458	Withdrawn

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