Question 1

Does The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 477 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 The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 477 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 The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention?

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 The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	1	1	0	487
2023	1	1	0	477

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer G-100-25057-727139	$122,436	Rockville, MD	Feb 26, 2025	Aug 25, 2025	180	Withdrawn
Senior Application Architect G-100-24096-858723	$152,998	Rockville, MD	Apr 4, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	487	Certified
Associate Scientific Liaison, Spanish G-100-23215-236352	$123,552	Rockville, MD	Aug 3, 2023	Nov 22, 2024	477	Certified - Expired

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