Question 1

Does Allen & Overy LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Allen & Overy LLP has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 364 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 Allen & Overy LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 364 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 Allen & Overy LLP?

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 Allen & Overy LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Allen & Overy LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	496
2023	5	4	1	422
2022	1	1	0	353
2018	2	2	0	79

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mid-Level Associate G-100-24033-687298	$250,000	New York, NY	Feb 1, 2024	Jun 11, 2025	496	Certified
Senior-Level Associate G-100-23320-505446	$225,000	New York, NY	Nov 15, 2023	Apr 3, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Associate G-100-23304-467166	$235,000	Palo Alto, CA	Oct 31, 2023	May 7, 2024	189	Withdrawn
Associate G-100-23181-157622	$345,000	New York, NY	Jun 30, 2023	Aug 6, 2024	403	Certified
Senior Associate Attorney A-23079-15517	$250,000	San Francisco, CA	May 25, 2023	May 23, 2024	364	Certified
Associate (Corporate M&A/Private Equity) A-23023-91468	$295,000	New York, NY	Mar 1, 2023	Apr 18, 2024	414	Certified
Mid-level Associate A-22292-42549	$250,000	New York, NY	Nov 4, 2022	Oct 23, 2023	353	Certified-Expired
Associate Attorney, ICM/Asset Management A-18207-01556	$280,000	Washington, DC	Aug 13, 2018	Oct 22, 2018	70	Certified-Expired
Senior-Level Attorney (International Capital Markets – Securitization) A-18113-66822	N/A	New York, NY	Apr 23, 2018	Jul 19, 2018	87	Certified

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