Question 1

Does UCB, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UCB, INC. has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 500 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 UCB, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 500 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 UCB, 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 UCB, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UCB, INC. has a 80% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	504
2023	1	1	0	391
2022	2	1	1	349

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate General Counsel – Neurology and Rare Disease U.S. G-100-24291-413136	$233,000	Smyrna, GA	Oct 17, 2024	Mar 9, 2026	508	Certified
Pricing & Channel Forecasting Lead G-100-24269-365454	$175,000	Smyrna, GA	Sep 25, 2024	Feb 7, 2026	500	Certified
Ecosystem Lead, U.S. Neurology A-23020-89873	$275,000	Smyrna, GA	Feb 24, 2023	Mar 21, 2024	391	Certified-Expired
Medical Science Liaison A-22271-29784	$154,050	Smyrna, GA	Dec 21, 2022	Dec 5, 2023	349	Certified-Expired
Assets & Optimization Lead Neurology A-22045-10981	$120,016	Smyrna, GA	May 18, 2022	Dec 4, 2023	565	Denied

UCB, INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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