Question 1

Does Magstone Law, LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Magstone Law, LLP 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 175 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 Magstone Law, LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 175 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 Magstone Law, 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 Magstone Law, LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Magstone Law, LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	487
2020	1	1	175
2017	1	1	144

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Attorney G-100-23258-350756	$160,000	Livingston, NJ	Sep 15, 2023	Jan 14, 2025	487	Certified - Expired
Associate Attorney A-20310-17527	$100,000	Burlingame, CA	Nov 27, 2020	May 21, 2021	175	Certified
Associate Attorney A-17335-16458	N/A	Santa Clara, CA	Dec 7, 2017	Apr 30, 2018	144	Certified

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