Question 1

Does Clifford Chance US sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Clifford Chance US has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 158 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 Clifford Chance US, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 158 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 Clifford Chance US?

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 Clifford Chance US's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Clifford Chance US has a 92.9% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (13 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	4	3	1	399
2021	1	1	0	117
2019	1	1	0	57
2018	2	2	0	150
2017	6	6	0	108

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Attorney G-100-23233-280384	$250,000	New York, NY	Aug 21, 2023	Nov 7, 2024	444	Denied
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY A-23073-12721	$215,000	NEW YORK, NY	Apr 11, 2023	Apr 22, 2024	377	Certified
LEGAL CONSULTANT A-23006-83351	$225,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 24, 2024	418	Certified
LEGAL CONSULTANT A-23005-82796	$215,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Jan 24, 2023	Mar 1, 2024	402	Certified-Expired
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY A-21040-50591	$190,000	NEW YORK, NY	Apr 30, 2021	Aug 25, 2021	117	Certified
Special Legal Consultant A-19102-92135	$255,000	Washington, DC	May 21, 2019	Jul 17, 2019	57	Certified
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY A-18166-87319	$210,000	NEW YORK, NY	Jul 18, 2018	Feb 26, 2019	223	Certified-Expired
SPECIAL LEGAL CONSULTANT A-18107-64113	N/A	WASHINGTON, DC	May 24, 2018	Aug 8, 2018	76	Certified
Special Legal Consultant A-17121-32449	$210,000	Washington, DC	Jun 26, 2017	Sep 22, 2017	88	Certified
Associate Attorney, Asset Finance A-17065-09782	$325,000	New York, NY	Mar 17, 2017	May 19, 2017	63	Certified
Associate – Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department A-17059-07703	N/A	New York, NY	Mar 7, 2017	Oct 23, 2017	230	Certified-Expired
Special Legal Consultant A-17027-96230	$230,000	Washington, DC	Feb 2, 2017	May 25, 2017	112	Certified
Senior Forensic Accountant A-17014-91193	$310,000	New York, NY	Jan 30, 2017	Aug 17, 2017	199	Certified
Associate Attorney, Banking & Finance A-17006-88271	$230,000	New York, NY	Jan 23, 2017	Mar 30, 2017	66	Certified-Expired

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