Question 1

Does UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 221 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 UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 221 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 UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC?

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 UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	1	—
2022	1	1	0	333
2018	2	2	0	92

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Scientist II - Process Engineering G-100-24199-202636	$115,149		Jul 17, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	421	Withdrawn
Automation Engineer III A-22325-60997	$124,500	Maple Grove, MN	Dec 19, 2022	Nov 17, 2023	333	Certified-Expired
Scientist I, Sr. (Biochemist) A-18192-96232	$111,203	Maple Grove, MN	Aug 13, 2018	Oct 26, 2018	74	Certified-Expired
Sr. Scientist-Process Engineering A-18036-39554	N/A	Plymouth, MN	Mar 2, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	109	Certified

UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

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