Question 1

Does Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 470 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 Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 470 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 Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP?

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 Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	470
2023	1	1	500
2018	1	1	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Attorney G-100-24031-682028	$95,222	New York, NY	Jan 31, 2024	May 15, 2025	470	Certified
Attorney G-100-23290-437404	$96,262	New York, NY	Oct 17, 2023	Feb 28, 2025	500	Certified - Expired
Paralegal A-18215-04289	$40,352	New York, NY	Aug 10, 2018	Oct 22, 2018	73	Certified-Expired

Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP — Green Card PERM Data

Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP PERM & Green Card Filings

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