Question 1

Does Goodwin Procter LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Goodwin Procter LLP has filed 21 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 15 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 266 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 Goodwin Procter LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 266 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 Goodwin Procter 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 Goodwin Procter LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Goodwin Procter LLP has a 88.2% PERM approval rate across 21 total applications (15 certified, 2 denied, 4 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	0	0	1	—
2024	10	6	1	3	498
2022	5	5	0	0	313
2020	1	1	0	0	211
2019	1	0	1	0	—
2018	3	3	0	0	109

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Pricing Analyst G-100-25351-489692	$115,000	Boston, MA	Dec 17, 2025	Mar 16, 2026	89	Withdrawn
Associate G-100-24304-444066	$310,000	New York, NY	Oct 30, 2024	Feb 20, 2026	478	Certified
Senior Associate, Tax G-100-24158-081384	$365,000	New York, NY	Jun 6, 2024	Oct 11, 2024	127	Withdrawn
Associate G-100-24089-839913	$295,000	Boston, MA	Mar 29, 2024	Jul 9, 2025	467	Denied
Associate G-100-24031-681299	$415,000	Boston, MA	Jan 31, 2024	May 19, 2025	474	Certified
Associate G-100-24030-677986	$370,000	Santa Monica, CA	Jan 30, 2024	May 14, 2025	470	Certified
Associate G-100-24012-638412	$370,000	New York, NY	Jan 12, 2024	Feb 10, 2025	395	Withdrawn
Associate G-100-24008-625011	$415,000	Boston, MA	Jan 8, 2024	Jun 24, 2024	168	Withdrawn
Associate G-100-24005-621384	$400,000	New York, NY	Jan 5, 2024	May 28, 2025	509	Certified
Associate G-100-24003-612857	$345,000	Santa Monica, CA	Jan 3, 2024	May 19, 2025	502	Certified
Associate G-100-24002-606986	$294,500	New York, NY	Jan 2, 2024	May 19, 2025	503	Certified
Associate A-22262-23637	$220,000	Boston, MA	Oct 13, 2022	Aug 28, 2023	319	Certified
Associate A-22193-87174	$220,000	New York, NY	Jul 26, 2022	Dec 7, 2023	499	Certified-Expired
Associate, Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution A-22193-87096	$325,000	New York, NY	Jul 19, 2022	Apr 11, 2023	266	Certified
Associate, Life Sciences Group A-22070-23807	$220,000	Redwood City, CA	Mar 30, 2022	Nov 29, 2022	244	Certified-Expired
Associate A-22032-05758	$255,000	New York, NY	Feb 10, 2022	Oct 6, 2022	238	Certified-Expired
Associate A-20269-03987	$280,000	Redwood City, CA	Sep 30, 2020	Apr 29, 2021	211	Certified
Intellectual Property Associate A-19121-99829	$200,000	Redwood City, CA	Jun 4, 2019	Sep 3, 2019	91	Denied
Science Advisor A-18228-08248	$160,000	New York, NY	Aug 23, 2018	Nov 1, 2018	70	Certified-Expired
Human Resources Information Systems Analyst A-17335-16713	N/A	Boston, MA	Jan 12, 2018	May 22, 2018	130	Certified
Science Advisor A-17338-17284	N/A	Boston, MA	Jan 11, 2018	May 16, 2018	125	Certified

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