Question 1

Does Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 438 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 Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 438 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 Cravath, Swaine & Moore 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 Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	0	431
2022	2	2	0	0	438

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Associate Attorney, Corporate Department G-100-23209-223103	$295,000	New York, NY	Jul 28, 2023	Oct 1, 2024	431	Certified - Expired
Mid-Level Associate Attorney, Corporate Group A-22271-29603	$250,000	New York, NY	Dec 12, 2022	Feb 23, 2024	438	Certified-Expired
Mid-Level Associate Attorney, Corporate Group A-22265-26399	$250,000	New York, NY	Dec 12, 2022	Feb 23, 2024	438	Certified-Expired

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP — Green Card PERM Data

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