Question 1

Does Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 469 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 469 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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher?

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 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a 87.5% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (7 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	6	4	1	1	471
2023	2	2	0	0	500
2017	1	1	0	0	116

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Attorney G-100-24183-165167	$310,000	New York, NY	Jul 1, 2024	Nov 17, 2025	504	Certified
Associate Attorney G-100-24170-126813	$365,000	New York, NY	Jun 18, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	454	Certified
Associate Attorney G-100-24164-104370	$435,000	New York, NY	Jun 12, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	460	Certified
Lawyer G-100-24164-104294	$365,000	New York, NY	Jun 12, 2024	Sep 24, 2025	469	Denied
Associate Attorney G-100-24138-010904	$260,000	Washington, DC, DC	May 17, 2024	Sep 8, 2025	479	Certified
Associate Attorney G-100-24138-006802	$260,000	Washington, DC, DC	May 17, 2024	May 17, 2024	0	Withdrawn
Lawyer G-100-23319-503508	$400,000	New York, NY	Nov 15, 2023	Mar 19, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Senior Associate G-100-23305-471891	$400,000	New York, NY	Nov 1, 2023	Mar 25, 2025	510	Certified - Expired
Lawyer A-17128-35297	$350,000	New York, NY	May 8, 2017	Sep 1, 2017	116	Certified

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