Question 1

Does Vir Biotechnology, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vir Biotechnology, Inc. has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 493 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 Vir Biotechnology, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 493 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 Vir Biotechnology, 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 Vir Biotechnology, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	4	4	0	0	498
2023	2	2	0	0	441

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manager, Clinical Data Management [15-2051.02] G-100-24198-200661	$186,850	San Francisco, CA	Jul 16, 2024	Jan 2, 2026	535	Certified
Information Security Engineer [SOC: 15-1212.00, LEVEL 3] G-100-24136-996020	$139,443	San Francisco, CA	May 14, 2024	Aug 27, 2025	470	Certified
Associate Director, CMC Strategic Planning and Business Op.* G-100-24030-677826	$195,000	San Francisco, CA	Jan 30, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	492	Certified
Senior Manager, Clinical Data Management [SOC: 15-2051.02] G-100-24029-675666	$186,846	San Francisco, CA	Jan 29, 2024	Jun 5, 2025	493	Certified
Associate Director, Host-Directed Therapy G-100-23273-402079	$204,128	San Francisco, CA	Sep 30, 2023	Feb 7, 2025	496	Certified - Expired
Software Engineer II Bioinformatics A-23137-43811	$154,041	San Francisco, CA	May 30, 2023	Jun 18, 2024	385	Certified

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