Question 1

Does Freshfields US LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Freshfields US LLP 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 382 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 Freshfields US LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 382 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 Freshfields US 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 Freshfields US LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Freshfields US LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	450
2022	1	1	302
2017	1	1	82

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Associate G-100-23321-509743	$370,000	New York, NY	Nov 17, 2023	Apr 1, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Senior Associate G-100-23210-224807	$370,000	New York, NY	Jul 29, 2023	Nov 6, 2024	466	Certified - Expired
Associate A-23013-87205	$215,000	Washington, DC	May 12, 2023	May 28, 2024	382	Certified
Senior Associate A-22168-74140	$330,000	New York, NY	Aug 7, 2022	Jun 5, 2023	302	Certified
Associate A-17171-53213	$210,000	New York, NY	Jun 29, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	82	Certified

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