Question 1

Does Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin and Hachigian, LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin and Hachigian, LLP has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 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 Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin and Hachigian, LLP, 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 Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin and Hachigian, 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 Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin and Hachigian, LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin and Hachigian, LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	3	3	0	493
2023	4	2	2	487

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Corporate Associate G-100-25273-350139	$390,000	San Diego, CA	Sep 30, 2025	Sep 30, 2025	0	Withdrawn
Corporate Associate G-100-24257-335921	$260,000	New York, NY	Sep 13, 2024	Jan 30, 2026	504	Certified
Growth Equity and Latin America Corporate Associate G-100-24164-104327	$390,000	New York, NY	Jun 12, 2024	Sep 10, 2025	455	Certified
Growth Equity and Corporate Associate G-100-24163-099284	$390,000	New York, NY	Jun 11, 2024	Nov 12, 2025	519	Certified
Fund Associate G-100-23331-524842	$215,000	Redwood City, CA	Nov 27, 2023	Mar 24, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Fund Associate G-100-23325-515528	$295,000	San Francisco, CA	Nov 21, 2023	May 14, 2024	175	Withdrawn
Fund Associate G-100-23319-502244	$215,000	Redwood City, CA	Nov 14, 2023	Mar 18, 2025	490	Certified - Expired
Corporate Associate G-100-23313-491149	$285,000	San Francisco, CA	Nov 9, 2023	Dec 16, 2024	403	Withdrawn

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin and Hachigian, LLP — Green Card PERM Data

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin and Hachigian, LLP PERM & Green Card Filings

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