Question 1

Does Pillsbury Winthrop SHAW Pittman LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pillsbury Winthrop SHAW Pittman LLP has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 221 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 Pillsbury Winthrop SHAW Pittman LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 221 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 Pillsbury Winthrop SHAW Pittman 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 Pillsbury Winthrop SHAW Pittman LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Pillsbury Winthrop SHAW Pittman LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	0	479
2024	2	1	1	496
2023	2	2	0	407
2020	2	1	1	221
2019	1	1	0	50
2016	1	1	0	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-25002-589614	$153,254	New York, NY	Jan 2, 2025	Apr 26, 2026	479	Certified
Associate G-100-24320-478448	$153,254	New York, NY	Nov 15, 2024	Mar 26, 2026	496	Certified
Associate G-100-24311-458123	$153,254	New York, NY	Nov 6, 2024	Nov 13, 2024	7	Withdrawn
Government Contracts Associate A-23012-86261	$295,000	McLean, VA	Jan 24, 2023	Mar 1, 2024	402	Certified-Expired
Patent Agent A-23011-86198	$150,000	Palo Alto, CA	Jan 13, 2023	Feb 28, 2024	411	Certified-Expired
Patent Associate A-20177-69722	$99,008	McLean, VA	Sep 18, 2020	Nov 3, 2020	46	Withdrawn
Counsel A-20233-90455	$126,006	New York, NY	Sep 14, 2020	Apr 23, 2021	221	Certified
Technical Consultant A-19136-06428	$92,186	McLean, VA	May 20, 2019	Jul 9, 2019	50	Certified
Senior Associate Attorney A-16005-57225	$235,000	New York, NY	Oct 5, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	85	Certified-Expired

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