Question 1

Does King & Spalding sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. King & Spalding has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 437 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 King & Spalding, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 437 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 King & Spalding?

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 King & Spalding's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

King & Spalding has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	467
2023	5	5	418
2017	1	1	80

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-24179-156281	$260,000	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 27, 2024	Sep 22, 2025	452	Certified
Associate G-100-24052-734144	$250,000	Houston, TX	Feb 20, 2024	Jun 16, 2025	482	Certified
Associate G-100-23244-316894	$370,000	Houston, TX	Sep 1, 2023	Jan 30, 2025	517	Certified - Expired
Associate Attorney G-100-23228-270450	$240,000	Washington, D.C., DC	Aug 16, 2023	Oct 28, 2024	439	Certified - Expired
Senior Associate G-100-23201-203238	$345,000	New York, NY	Jul 20, 2023	Sep 27, 2024	435	Certified
Associate A-23082-17381	$305,000	Miami, FL	Apr 17, 2023	May 2, 2024	381	Certified
Associate A-23027-94005	$305,000	New York, NY	Feb 15, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Associate Attorney, Finance Group A-17097-22017	$212,430	New York, NY	May 9, 2017	Jul 28, 2017	80	Certified

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