Question 1

Does Morrison & Foerster sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Morrison & Foerster has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 108 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 Morrison & Foerster, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 108 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 Morrison & Foerster?

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 Morrison & Foerster's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Morrison & Foerster's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Morrison & Foerster has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	447
2018	2	2	100
2017	4	4	126
2016	1	1	89

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mid-Level Associate, Corporate Department G-100-23286-431185	$250,000	New York, NY	Oct 13, 2023	Mar 7, 2025	511	Certified - Expired
Lawyer, Corporate Practice Group G-100-23192-178853	$650,000	Austin, TX	Jul 11, 2023	Sep 16, 2024	433	Certified
Associate, Investigations and White Collar Defense A-22308-52227	$225,000	New York, NY	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	398	Certified-Expired
Mid-Level Associate, Finance and Projects Group A-18271-23536	$210,000	Los Angeles, CA	Dec 21, 2018	Mar 29, 2019	98	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate, Capital Markets Group A-18038-41082	N/A	New York, NY	Mar 12, 2018	Jun 22, 2018	102	Certified
Senior Associate, Technology Transactions Group A-17167-52280	N/A	San Francisco, CA	Jul 18, 2017	Mar 26, 2018	251	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate, Technology Transactions Group A-17166-51582	N/A	San Francisco, CA	Jun 29, 2017	Oct 20, 2017	113	Certified-Expired
Mid-Level Associate, Corporate Group A-17052-05404	$260,000	Palo Alto, CA	Mar 17, 2017	May 25, 2017	69	Certified
Senior Associate, Corporate and M&A A-17052-05139	$300,000	New York, NY	Mar 17, 2017	May 25, 2017	69	Certified
Senior Associate, Capital Markets Group A-16291-62193	$280,000	New York, NY	Dec 16, 2016	Mar 15, 2017	89	Certified-Expired

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