Question 1

Does Cooley LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cooley LLP has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 212 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 212 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Cooley LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	486
2022	1	1	345
2021	1	1	144
2020	1	1	212
2018	1	1	130
2017	1	1	147

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-24319-475794	$435,000	San Francisco, CA	Nov 14, 2024	Mar 26, 2026	497	Certified
Associate G-100-24243-307765	$365,000	Santa Monica, CA	Aug 30, 2024	Dec 18, 2025	475	Certified
Senior Patent Technical Advisor A-21295-62369	$150,000	Palo Alto, CA	Mar 1, 2022	Feb 9, 2023	345	Certified-Expired
Senior Patent Technical Advisor A-20342-30160	$150,000	Reston, VA	Mar 12, 2021	Aug 3, 2021	144	Certified
Associate A-20223-86641	$230,000	Boston, MA	Oct 6, 2020	May 6, 2021	212	Certified
Associate A-18303-35451	$200,000	Palo Alto, CA	Nov 1, 2018	Mar 11, 2019	130	Certified-Expired
Associate Attorney A-17263-89443	N/A	Washington, DC, DC	Sep 27, 2017	Feb 21, 2018	147	Certified-Expired

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