Question 1

Does Cooley LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cooley LLP has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 437 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 Cooley LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 437 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 Cooley 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 Cooley LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cooley LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	2	1	486
2023	6	5	1	458
2022	1	1	0	262
2018	1	1	0	99
2017	1	1	0	97
2016	1	1	0	229

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate [SOC: 23-1011.00, LEVEL 1 WAGE] G-100-24123-952552	$345,000	Palo Alto, CA	May 2, 2024	Sep 5, 2025	491	Certified
Associate [SOC: 23-1011.00, LEVEL 1 WAGE] G-100-24068-783524	$225,000	New York, NY	Mar 8, 2024	Jul 1, 2025	480	Certified
Associate [SOC: 23-1011.00, LEVEL 1 WAGE] G-100-24054-743711	$260,000	New York, NY	Feb 23, 2024	Feb 23, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Associate [SOC: 23-1011.00, JOB ZONE 5, LEVEL 1 WAGE] G-100-23340-549241	$250,000	Palo Alto, CA	Dec 6, 2023	Apr 15, 2025	496	Certified
Senior Patent Technical Advisor [SOC: 27-3042.00, LVL 2] G-100-23326-521251	$225,000	New York, NY	Nov 22, 2023	Mar 8, 2024	107	Withdrawn
Associate [SOC: 23-1011.00] G-100-23226-263744	$370,000	Palo Alto, CA	Aug 14, 2023	Oct 24, 2024	437	Certified - Expired
Associate [SOC: 23-1011.00] G-100-23215-236646	$295,000	Boston, MA	Aug 3, 2023	Oct 24, 2024	448	Certified - Expired
Associate [SOC: 23-1011.00, JOB ZONE 5, LEVEL 1 WAGE] G-100-23214-233259	$345,000	New York, NY	Aug 2, 2023	Oct 24, 2024	449	Certified - Expired
Associate [SOC: 23-1011.00, JOB ZONE 5, LEVEL 2 WAGE] G-100-23186-168632	$400,000	Palo Alto, CA	Jul 5, 2023	Oct 22, 2024	475	Certified - Expired
Associate A-22154-66004	$385,000	Palo Alto, CA	Jul 12, 2022	Mar 31, 2023	262	Certified-Expired
Associate A-18262-20089	$200,000	Palo Alto, CA	Oct 23, 2018	Jan 30, 2019	99	Certified-Expired
Associate A-17170-52844	$160,000	Palo Alto, CA	Jun 20, 2017	Sep 25, 2017	97	Certified
Senior Patent Technical Advisor A-16041-71650	$110,000	Boston, MA	Mar 10, 2016	Oct 25, 2016	229	Certified-Expired

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