Question 1

Does DLA Piper LLP (US) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. DLA Piper LLP (US) has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 427 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 DLA Piper LLP (US), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 427 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 DLA Piper LLP (US)?

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 DLA Piper LLP (US)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

DLA Piper LLP (US) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	3	3	0	0	427
2019	2	2	0	0	81

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-25079-791709	$310,000	Houston, TX	Mar 20, 2025	May 21, 2026	427	Certified
Associate G-100-25079-791567	$310,000	Palo Alto, CA	Mar 20, 2025	May 21, 2026	427	Certified
Associate G-100-25077-785348	$310,000	Miami, FL	Mar 18, 2025	May 20, 2026	428	Certified
Senior Business Analyst A-19058-77274	$107,765	Washington, DC	Mar 7, 2019	May 31, 2019	85	Certified
Associate A-19056-76219	$280,000	East Palo Alto, CA	Feb 25, 2019	May 13, 2019	77	Certified

DLA Piper LLP (US) — Green Card PERM Data

DLA Piper LLP (US) PERM & Green Card Filings

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