Question 1

Does Fenwick & West sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Fenwick & West has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 205 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 Fenwick & West, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 205 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 Fenwick & West?

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 Fenwick & West's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Fenwick & West has a 83.3% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (10 certified, 2 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	4	1	0	3	482
2023	3	3	0	0	404
2022	3	2	1	0	372
2017	5	4	1	0	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-24332-506036	$310,000	San Francisco, CA	Nov 27, 2024	Nov 27, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Associate G-100-24044-715822	$220,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 13, 2024	May 20, 2024	97	Withdrawn
Associate G-100-24025-668470	$220,000	San Francisco, CA	Jan 25, 2024	May 21, 2025	482	Certified
Associate G-100-24005-618726	$250,000	New York, NY	Jan 5, 2024	May 20, 2024	136	Withdrawn
Associate G-100-23227-263935	$295,000	Seattle, WA	Aug 14, 2023	Oct 29, 2024	442	Certified - Expired
Associate A-22241-13177	$325,000	New York, NY	Mar 23, 2023	Apr 3, 2024	377	Certified-Expired
Associate A-22360-79210	$325,000	Mountain View, CA	Feb 15, 2023	Mar 13, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Associate A-22241-13206	$285,000	New York, NY	Dec 21, 2022	Dec 5, 2023	349	Certified-Expired
Associate A-22230-07881	$220,000	San Francisco, CA	Dec 19, 2022	Jan 18, 2024	395	Certified-Expired
Associate A-22174-76906	$190,000	San Francisco, CA	Nov 3, 2022	Dec 5, 2023	397	Denied
Patent Engineer A-16314-69778	$83,845	Mountain View, CA	Mar 20, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	178	Denied
SharePoint Developer A-16309-68537	$142,500	Phoenixville, PA	Jan 30, 2017	Aug 23, 2017	205	Certified
Associate A-16312-68904	$194,000	Mountain View, CA	Jan 25, 2017	Mar 16, 2017	50	Certified-Expired
Associate A-16315-70051	$170,000	Seattle, WA	Jan 13, 2017	Mar 15, 2017	61	Certified-Expired
Associate A-16312-69058	$170,000	Mountain View, CA	Jan 3, 2017	Mar 15, 2017	71	Certified-Expired

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