Question 1

Does Herbert Smith Freehills New York LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Herbert Smith Freehills New York LLP has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 247 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 Herbert Smith Freehills New York LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 247 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 Herbert Smith Freehills New York 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 Herbert Smith Freehills New York LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Herbert Smith Freehills New York LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	462
2022	1	1	316
2019	1	1	49
2016	1	1	177

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Attorney G-100-25027-645602	$225,000	New York, NY	Jan 27, 2025	May 4, 2026	462	Certified
LEGAL CONSULTANT, INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION A-22292-42478	$295,000	NEW YORK, NY	Oct 26, 2022	Sep 7, 2023	316	Certified
Associate, International Arbitration Group A-19149-11292	$220,000	New York, NY	Jun 11, 2019	Jul 30, 2019	49	Certified
Information Technology Administrator A-16187-29301	$101,000	New York, NY	Jul 13, 2016	Jan 6, 2017	177	Certified-Expired

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