Question 1

Does Woodline Partners sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Woodline Partners 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 461 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 Woodline Partners, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 461 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 Woodline Partners?

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 Woodline Partners's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Woodline Partners has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	454
2024	2	2	495
2023	1	1	398

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Research Associate G-100-25036-667806	$150,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 5, 2025	May 5, 2026	454	Certified
Quantitative Research Associate G-100-24235-287639	$79,934	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Aug 22, 2024	Jan 26, 2026	522	Certified
Research Associate G-100-24117-932461	$160,000	San Francisco, CA	Apr 26, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	467	Certified
Research Associate A-22361-79571	$150,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 8, 2023	Mar 12, 2024	398	Certified-Expired

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