Question 1

Does Zymergen INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Zymergen INC. 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 77 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 Zymergen INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Zymergen 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 Zymergen INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Zymergen INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	3	3	0	0	83
2016	1	1	0	0	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Fermentation Scientist A-17128-35622	$115,149	Emeryville, CA	May 19, 2017	Sep 8, 2017	112	Certified
Senior Operations Analyst A-17110-27629	$170,000	Emeryville, CA	Apr 24, 2017	Jun 21, 2017	58	Certified
Genome Engineering Scientist A-17003-86694	$103,792	Emeryville, CA	Jan 11, 2017	Mar 31, 2017	79	Certified-Expired
Biochemist Scientist III A-16278-58870	$125,000	Emeryville, CA	Nov 10, 2016	Jan 23, 2017	74	Certified-Expired

Zymergen INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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