Question 1

Does Arnold & Porter sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Arnold & Porter has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 417 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 Arnold & Porter, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 417 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 Arnold & Porter?

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 Arnold & Porter's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Arnold & Porter has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	2	2	0	417
2024	3	2	1	491
2023	1	1	0	368

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate, Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory G-100-25160-068719	$310,000	New York, NY	Jun 9, 2025	Jun 25, 2026	381	Certified
Mid-Level Associate, White Collar Defense & Investigation G-100-25038-675804	$365,000	New York, NY	Feb 7, 2025	May 6, 2026	453	Certified
Associate, Antitrust Practice Group G-100-24318-472921	$260,000	New York, NY	Nov 13, 2024	Mar 26, 2026	498	Certified
Mid-Level Associate, White Collar Defense & Investigation G-100-24124-954037	$365,000	New York, NY	May 3, 2024	May 9, 2024	6	Withdrawn
Associate, White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice Gr G-100-24059-757020	$295,000	Washington, DC	Feb 28, 2024	Jun 25, 2025	483	Certified
Patent Litigation Associate A-22339-67794	$295,000	Washington, DC	Jan 6, 2023	Jan 9, 2024	368	Certified-Expired

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