Question 1

Does Dickinson Wright PLLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dickinson Wright PLLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 303 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 Dickinson Wright PLLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 303 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 Dickinson Wright PLLC?

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 Dickinson Wright PLLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Dickinson Wright PLLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	0	493
2023	2	1	1	387
2018	1	1	0	219

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Attorney & East Asia Business Legal Coordinator G-100-24003-611793	$85,000	Ann Arbor, MI	Jan 3, 2024	May 10, 2025	493	Certified
Attorney & East Asia Business Legal Coordinator G-100-23333-529847	$85,000	Ann Arbor, MI	Nov 29, 2023	Nov 29, 2023	0	Withdrawn
Associate Attorney A-23034-97307	$200,000	Mountain View, CA	Apr 5, 2023	Apr 26, 2024	387	Certified
Associate Attorney A-18268-21914	$116,376	Troy, MI	Nov 14, 2018	Jun 21, 2019	219	Certified

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