Question 1

Does Hogan Lovells US LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hogan Lovells US LLP has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 207 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 Hogan Lovells US LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 207 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 Hogan Lovells 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 Hogan Lovells US LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hogan Lovells US LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2020	1	1	0	207
2018	1	1	0	115

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Patent Associate (Attorney) G-100-25148-026322	$390,000	San Francisco, CA	May 28, 2025	Mar 17, 2026	293	Withdrawn
Advisor/Associate (International Trade and Arbitration) A-20233-90374	$220,000	Washington, DC	Oct 9, 2020	May 4, 2021	207	Certified
Attorney/Associate (Health Care Regulation) A-18016-31717	N/A	Washington, DC	Jan 26, 2018	May 21, 2018	115	Certified

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