Question 1

Does Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research 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 342 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 Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 342 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 Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research?

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 Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	493
2023	1	1	404
2022	1	1	279
2017	1	1	161

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Technical Associate I, Core G-100-24047-724594	$79,500	Cambridge, MA	Feb 16, 2024	Jun 23, 2025	493	Certified
Technical Assistant I A-23121-35533	$53,371	Cambridge, MA	May 5, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	404	Certified
Data Scientist A-22172-75468	$75,688	Cambridge, MA	Jun 29, 2022	Apr 4, 2023	279	Certified-Expired
Technical Assistant II A-17195-63798	N/A	Cambridge, MA	Oct 6, 2017	Mar 16, 2018	161	Certified-Expired

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