Question 1

Does K&L Gates LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. K&L Gates LLP has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 92 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 K&L Gates LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 92 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 K&L Gates 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 K&L Gates LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

K&L Gates LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	520
2019	1	1	71
2017	4	4	105
2016	1	1	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Attorney G-100-23278-413176	$150,000	New York, NY	Oct 5, 2023	Mar 8, 2025	520	Certified - Expired
Partner/Intellectual Property Practice Area (Lawyer) A-19030-67942	$700,000	Washington, DC	Apr 11, 2019	Jun 21, 2019	71	Certified
Associate Attorney, IP Litigation A-17156-46396	N/A	Palo Alto, CA	Jun 18, 2017	Oct 24, 2017	128	Certified-Expired
Associate Attorney, Corporate/M&A, China & Asia Practice A-17156-46341	N/A	Palo Alto, CA	Jun 6, 2017	Oct 10, 2017	126	Certified-Expired
Patent Technical Specialist/Patent Agent A-17002-86272	$61,069	Chicago, IL	Jan 23, 2017	Apr 6, 2017	73	Certified
Associate Attorney, Patent A-16313-69200	$129,210	Chicago, IL	Jan 3, 2017	Apr 5, 2017	92	Certified
Paralegal/Law Clerk - Intellectual Property A-16271-56695	$64,605	Boston, MA	Sep 30, 2016	Dec 2, 2016	63	Certified-Expired

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