Question 1

Does Jones Day sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jones Day has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 Jones Day, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 Jones Day?

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. See the risk factors section above for Jones Day's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Jones Day's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Jones Day has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	1	1	387
2019	1	1	52
2018	1	1	65

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
senior attorney in Technology/Financial Markets A-23106-27991	$500,000	San Francisco, CA	Apr 17, 2023	May 8, 2024	387	Certified
Associate Attorney- Banking, Finance and Securities A-19168-19431	$189,550	Dallas, TX	Jun 17, 2019	Aug 8, 2019	52	Certified
Associate Attorney - Private Equity A-18167-87437	N/A	Detroit, MI	Jun 16, 2018	Aug 20, 2018	65	Certified

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