Question 1

Does Baker & McKenzie LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Baker & McKenzie LLP has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 111 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 & McKenzie LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 111 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 & McKenzie 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 & McKenzie LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Baker & McKenzie LLP has a 91.7% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (11 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	488
2023	3	2	1	468
2022	1	1	0	674
2019	3	3	0	78
2017	3	3	0	97
2016	1	1	0	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Attorney G-100-24032-686302	$239,200	Palo Alto, CA	Feb 1, 2024	Jun 3, 2025	488	Certified
National Partner G-100-23355-586490	$450,000	New York, NY	Dec 21, 2023	Jun 23, 2025	550	Denied
Associate Attorney G-100-23293-446769	$212,500	Chicago, IL	Oct 20, 2023	Feb 11, 2025	480	Certified - Expired
SAP Security Architect/Release Coordinator G-100-23257-346300	$134,500	Chicago, IL	Sep 14, 2023	Dec 13, 2024	456	Certified - Expired
Senior SAP Fiori/Adobe Forms Developer A-22271-29914	$128,315	Dallas, TX	Oct 11, 2022	Aug 15, 2024	674	Certified
Paralegal (Litigation) A-19070-80638	$72,010	Washington, DC	May 3, 2019	Jun 21, 2019	49	Certified
Foreign Legal Specialist (International Tax) A-19008-60022	$400,000	New York, NY	Jan 29, 2019	Apr 26, 2019	87	Certified
PATENT TECHNICAL SPECIALIST A-18360-56253	$128,760	WASHINGTON, DC	Jan 8, 2019	Apr 17, 2019	99	Certified
Associate (Global Equity Services) A-17199-65214	N/A	San Francisco, CA	Aug 18, 2017	Dec 11, 2017	115	Certified-Expired
Foreign Legal Specialist A-17065-09746	$300,000	Washington, DC	Apr 12, 2017	Jun 22, 2017	71	Certified
International Commercial Associate A-16356-83464	$180,000	Washington, DC	Jan 23, 2017	May 9, 2017	106	Certified
International Corporate Compliance Associate A-16257-52244	$210,000	Washington, DC	Oct 19, 2016	Dec 22, 2016	64	Certified-Expired

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