Question 1

Does Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 122 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 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 122 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 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe 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 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	406
2017	3	3	113
2016	1	1	60

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Managing Associate A-23038-98623	$275,000	Houston, TX	Mar 13, 2023	Apr 22, 2024	406	Certified
Managing Associate A-17282-96369	N/A	Menlo Park, CA	Nov 14, 2017	Apr 9, 2018	146	Certified
Managing Associate A-17094-20595	$159,640	Irvine, CA	May 8, 2017	Sep 7, 2017	122	Certified
Associate A-17087-18248	$190,000	Washington, DC	Apr 12, 2017	Jun 22, 2017	71	Certified
Senior Associate A-16356-83422	$300,000	New York, NY	Dec 23, 2016	Feb 21, 2017	60	Certified-Expired

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP — Green Card PERM Data

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP PERM & Green Card Filings

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