Question 1

Does MILBANK sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MILBANK has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 376 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 MILBANK, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 376 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 MILBANK?

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 MILBANK's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

MILBANK has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 3 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2024	2	2	0	473
2023	5	3	2	416
2022	2	2	0	303
2020	1	1	0	169

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-25122-931695	$365,000	New York, NY	May 2, 2025	Jun 25, 2025	54	Withdrawn
Associate G-100-24157-075680	$420,000	New York, NY	Jun 5, 2024	Sep 12, 2025	464	Certified
Special Counsel G-100-24026-671279	$435,000	New York, NY	Jan 26, 2024	May 22, 2025	482	Certified
Associate G-100-23348-567226	$345,000	New York, NY	Dec 14, 2023	Feb 6, 2025	420	Withdrawn
Associate G-100-23340-548622	$345,000	New York, NY	Dec 6, 2023	Apr 22, 2025	503	Certified
Associate A-23144-46902	$415,000	New York, NY	May 30, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	370	Certified
Associate A-23058-06093	$295,000	New York, NY	May 24, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	376	Certified
Special Counsel A-23005-82991	$415,000	Los Angeles, CA	Jan 30, 2023	Apr 1, 2024	427	Withdrawn
Associate A-22278-33918	$370,000	New York, NY	Nov 8, 2022	Oct 13, 2023	339	Certified-Expired
Associate A-22109-42563	$330,000	New York, NY	Jul 20, 2022	Apr 12, 2023	266	Certified
Associate A-20352-34391	$280,000	New York, NY	Dec 30, 2020	Jun 17, 2021	169	Certified

MILBANK — Green Card PERM Data

MILBANK PERM & Green Card Filings

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