Question 1

Does DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 252 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 DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 252 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 DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON?

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 DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	0	1	—
2023	1	1	0	395
2022	3	3	0	432
2019	1	1	0	114
2018	2	2	0	136

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Attorney - Capital Markets & Securities G-100-24256-333114	$310,000	New York, NY	Sep 12, 2024	Sep 12, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Attorney - Mergers & Acquisitions A-23037-98014	$370,000	New York, NY	Feb 10, 2023	Mar 11, 2024	395	Certified-Expired
Litigation Attorney A-22339-67776	$370,000	New York, NY	Dec 7, 2022	Feb 12, 2024	432	Certified-Expired
Attorney - Investment Management A-22339-67440	$345,000	New York, NY	Dec 7, 2022	Feb 12, 2024	432	Certified-Expired
Associate, Capital Markets A-22290-40749	$400,000	New York, NY	Oct 26, 2022	Oct 18, 2023	357	Certified-Expired
Litigation Attorney - International Dispute Resolution A-19030-67616	$280,000	New York, NY	Feb 6, 2019	May 31, 2019	114	Certified
Litigation Attorney A-18102-62842	N/A	New York, NY	Apr 18, 2018	Sep 11, 2018	146	Certified
Litigation Attorney - White Collar A-17345-19878	N/A	New York, NY	Jan 11, 2018	May 16, 2018	125	Certified

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