Question 1

Does Baker Botts LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Baker Botts LLP 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 Baker Botts LLP, 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 Baker Botts 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 Baker Botts LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Baker Botts LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	0	421
2022	2	2	0	0	291

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Lawyer G-100-23355-586097	$415,000	Austin, TX	Dec 21, 2023	Apr 12, 2025	478	Certified
Associate Attorney A-23068-10931	$295,000	New York, NY	Apr 25, 2023	Apr 23, 2024	364	Certified
Senior Technical Advisor A-22213-98077	$190,000	Palo Alto, CA	Sep 1, 2022	Jul 17, 2023	319	Certified
Patent Agent A-22077-27741	$160,000	Houston, TX	Mar 25, 2022	Dec 13, 2022	263	Certified-Expired

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Baker Botts LLP PERM & Green Card Filings

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