Question 1

Does Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 383 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 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 383 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 Hunton Andrews Kurth 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 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	509
2022	1	1	383
2020	1	1	171
2019	1	1	88

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-23314-494009	$345,000	New York, NY	Nov 10, 2023	Mar 25, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Associate G-100-23290-437475	$225,000	Los Angeles, CA	Oct 17, 2023	Mar 17, 2025	517	Certified - Expired
Associate A-22100-38551	$350,000	New York, NY	Apr 20, 2022	May 8, 2023	383	Certified
Special Legal Consultant A-20119-48248	$400,000	Washington, DC	May 8, 2020	Oct 26, 2020	171	Certified-Expired
Associate Attorney A-19142-08932	$220,000	Houston, TX	Jun 28, 2019	Sep 24, 2019	88	Certified

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP — Green Card PERM Data

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP PERM & Green Card Filings

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