Question 1

Does USDM Life Sciences sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. USDM Life Sciences 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 89 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 USDM Life Sciences, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 89 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 USDM Life Sciences?

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 USDM Life Sciences's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

USDM Life Sciences has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	128
2016	2	2	0	0	57

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Junior Validation Lead A-17179-57527	N/A	Santa Barbara, CA	Aug 22, 2017	Dec 21, 2017	121	Certified-Expired
Sr. Business Analyst A-17179-57468	N/A	Santa Barbara, CA	Aug 9, 2017	Dec 21, 2017	134	Certified-Expired
Senior SQA Specialist A-16305-66723	$110,053	Santa Barbara, CA	Nov 15, 2016	Jan 11, 2017	57	Certified-Expired
Validation Lead A-16291-62184	$127,462	Santa Barbara, CA	Oct 26, 2016	Dec 22, 2016	57	Certified-Expired

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