Question 1

Does Walgreens sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Walgreens has filed 20 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 18 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 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 Walgreens, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 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 Walgreens?

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 Walgreens's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Walgreens has a 94.7% PERM approval rate across 20 total applications (18 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	3	0	413
2024	6	6	0	494
2023	2	1	1	516
2022	5	5	0	285
2018	2	2	0	208
2017	1	1	0	236

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Engineer G-100-25148-026819	$175,340	Bellevue, WA	May 28, 2025	Jun 26, 2026	394	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-25142-010496	$164,000	Bellevue, WA	May 22, 2025	Jun 17, 2026	391	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-25049-705044	$170,000	Bellevue, WA	Feb 18, 2025	May 18, 2026	454	Certified
Sr. Software Engineer (RxR) G-100-24354-558953	$145,000	Deerfield, IL	Dec 19, 2024	Apr 16, 2026	483	Certified
Pharmacy Manager G-100-24341-522492	$138,538	Traverse City, MI	Dec 5, 2024	Apr 6, 2026	487	Certified
Software Engineer G-100-24290-412538	$144,600	Deerfield, IL	Oct 16, 2024	Mar 9, 2026	509	Certified
Pharmacist G-100-24242-304483	$119,059	Seattle, WA	Aug 29, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	515	Certified
Pharmacist G-100-24183-165957	$132,288	Anacortes, WA	Jul 1, 2024	Dec 1, 2025	518	Certified - Expired
Pharmacist G-100-24164-099365	$126,880	Louisville, KY	Jun 11, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	471	Certified
Pharmacist G-100-23313-491810	$134,934	Milwaukee, WI	Nov 9, 2023	Apr 8, 2025	516	Certified
Senior Analytics Analyst G-100-23201-205005	$146,300	Chicago, IL	Jul 20, 2023	Jan 16, 2024	180	Withdrawn
Pharmacist A-22236-11037	$110,531	Lafayette, LA	Aug 26, 2022	Jun 21, 2023	299	Certified
Pharmacist A-22211-97518	$103,688	Cudahy, WI	Aug 5, 2022	Jul 17, 2023	346	Certified
Pharmacist A-22088-32331	$105,414	Bad Axe, MI	Apr 4, 2022	Jan 31, 2023	302	Certified-Expired
Pharmacy Manager A-22041-10186	$119,101	Fortuna, CA	Feb 11, 2022	Oct 7, 2022	238	Certified-Expired
Pharmacist A-22041-10130	$119,101	Eureka, CA	Feb 11, 2022	Oct 7, 2022	238	Certified-Expired
Pharmacist A-18229-08973	$131,040	Coalinga, CA	Aug 21, 2018	Mar 8, 2019	199	Certified-Expired
Pharmacy Manager A-18178-91713	$138,568	Greenwood, MS	Jul 9, 2018	Feb 11, 2019	217	Certified-Expired
Pharmacy Manager A-17347-21134	$140,400	Eureka, CA	Dec 15, 2017	Aug 8, 2018	236	Certified
PHARMACY MANAGER A-14196-88511	$133,120	ALAMEDA, CA	Jul 16, 2014	Dec 6, 2017	1,239	Denied

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