Question 1

Does Dechert sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dechert has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 293 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 Dechert, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 293 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 Dechert?

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 Dechert's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Dechert has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	6	4	2	489
2023	2	2	0	430
2022	1	1	0	361
2021	1	1	0	211
2020	2	2	0	201
2019	1	1	0	69
2018	1	1	0	127

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate (Mid-Level) G-100-24237-291521	$310,000	Washington, DC	Aug 23, 2024	Dec 29, 2025	493	Certified
Associate G-100-24180-159774	$310,000	Boston, MA	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 30, 2025	459	Certified
Associate G-100-24180-158282	$310,000	Boston, MA	Jun 28, 2024	Jun 28, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Associate G-100-24094-850154	$415,000	New York, NY	Apr 2, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	478	Certified
Associate G-100-24093-848540	$415,000	New York, NY	Apr 2, 2024	Apr 2, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Associate G-100-24057-748753	$295,000	New York, NY	Feb 26, 2024	Aug 5, 2025	526	Certified
Associate G-100-23329-522809	$370,000	New York, NY	Nov 25, 2023	Mar 26, 2025	487	Certified - Expired
Associate A-23104-27812	$415,000	Charlotte, NC	May 17, 2023	May 24, 2024	373	Certified
Associate (Mid-Level) A-22301-48128	$345,000	New York, NY	Dec 2, 2022	Nov 28, 2023	361	Certified-Expired
Associate (Mid Level) A-20365-37709	$200,000	PHILADELPHIA, PA	Jan 18, 2021	Aug 17, 2021	211	Certified
Associate A-20203-79146	$255,000	New York, NY	Aug 18, 2020	Mar 30, 2021	224	Certified-Expired
Associate, M&A, Latin America A-20122-49401	$190,000	New York, NY	May 29, 2020	Nov 23, 2020	178	Certified-Expired
Associate/Foreign Legal Consultant A-19022-64529	$250,000	Boston, MA	Mar 5, 2019	May 13, 2019	69	Certified
Associate, Intellectual Property A-17324-12634	N/A	New York, NY	Jan 9, 2018	May 16, 2018	127	Certified

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