Question 1

Does Wave Life Sciences sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wave Life Sciences has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 299 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 Wave Life Sciences, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 299 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 Wave 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 Wave Life Sciences's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Wave Life Sciences has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	414
2022	7	7	315
2021	2	2	164
2020	1	1	186
2019	1	1	97
2018	1	1	139

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist II A-23040-99749	$103,875	Lexington, MA	Mar 2, 2023	May 9, 2024	434	Certified
Senior Associate Scientist Biology A-23043-00690	$88,000	Cambridge, MA	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 26, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate Scientist A-22276-32306	$85,000	Cambridge, MA	Oct 17, 2022	Aug 29, 2023	316	Certified
Scientist II, Data Science A-22268-27813	$125,000	Cambridge, MA	Oct 12, 2022	Oct 24, 2023	377	Certified-Expired
Scientist II, CNS Biology A-22259-22824	$124,000	Cambridge, MA	Oct 11, 2022	Aug 30, 2023	323	Certified
Scientist I, CNS Biology A-22202-92762	$124,000	Cambridge, MA	Aug 12, 2022	Jul 14, 2023	336	Certified
Associate Scientist, Oligo Chemistry & Biochemistry Research A-22188-85001	$85,000	Cambridge, MA	Jul 25, 2022	May 3, 2023	282	Certified
Senior Scientist I, Process Development A-22188-85008	$125,000	Lexington, MA	Jul 13, 2022	Nov 15, 2023	490	Certified-Expired
Scientist I, Process Development A-22188-85006	$100,797	Lexington, MA	Jul 13, 2022	Apr 13, 2023	274	Certified
Associate Director, Statistical Programming A-21077-63915	$175,000	Lexington, MA	Apr 23, 2021	Sep 27, 2021	157	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-21027-46520	$96,242	Cambridge, MA	Feb 10, 2021	Jul 30, 2021	170	Certified
Associate Scientist, Oligo Chemistry and Biochemistry Research A-20322-22037	$88,620	Cambridge, MA	Nov 23, 2020	May 28, 2021	186	Certified
Strategic Sourcing Specialist A-18340-49306	$67,000	Lexington, MA	Jan 25, 2019	May 2, 2019	97	Certified
ASSOCIATE SCIENTISTS, BIOLOGY A-18004-27754	N/A	CAMBRIDGE, MA	Jan 13, 2018	Jun 1, 2018	139	Certified

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