Question 1

Does Davis Polk & Wardwell sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Davis Polk & Wardwell has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 Davis Polk & Wardwell, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 399 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 Davis Polk & Wardwell?

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 Davis Polk & Wardwell's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Davis Polk & Wardwell has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	4	4	0	496
2023	4	4	0	407
2022	2	2	0	327

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Associate Attorney (Corporate Finance) - Multiple G-100-25182-143795	$365,000	New York, NY	Jun 30, 2025	Sep 11, 2025	73	Withdrawn
Attorney G-100-24221-254309	$390,000	New York, NY	Aug 8, 2024	Dec 23, 2025	502	Certified
Associate Attorney - Restructuring (Mid-level) G-100-24212-233222	$260,000	New York, NY	Jul 30, 2024	Dec 8, 2025	496	Certified
Senior Associate Attorney (Investment Management) G-100-24193-188984	$365,000	New York, NY	Jul 11, 2024	Nov 13, 2025	490	Certified
Mid-level Associate Attorney (Environmental Transactional) G-100-24047-725619	$295,000	New York, NY	Feb 16, 2024	Jun 24, 2025	494	Certified
Mid-level Associate (Restructuring) G-100-23221-252382	$295,000	New York, NY	Aug 9, 2023	Oct 17, 2024	435	Certified - Expired
Mid-level Associate (Capital Markets) A-22167-72959	$250,000	New York, NY	Mar 15, 2023	Mar 29, 2024	380	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate Attorney (Commercial Litigation) A-22102-39191	$345,000	Menlo Park, CA	Jan 25, 2023	Feb 27, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Director of Human Resources A-22314-55734	$306,000	New York, NY	Jan 24, 2023	Feb 27, 2024	399	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate Attorney (Corporate Finance) A-22098-37831	$345,000	New York, NY	Nov 16, 2022	Oct 5, 2023	323	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate, Corporate Department A-22100-38543	$345,000	New York, NY	Nov 14, 2022	Oct 11, 2023	331	Certified-Expired

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