Question 1

Does Polsinelli sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Polsinelli has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 295 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 Polsinelli, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 295 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 Polsinelli?

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 Polsinelli's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Polsinelli has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	474
2023	1	1	419
2019	1	1	49
2017	1	1	170

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Attorney, Corporate G-100-24082-822963	$230,000	Houston, TX	Mar 22, 2024	Jul 9, 2025	474	Certified
Senior New Business Intake Analyst G-100-23167-118180	$85,000	Kansas City, MO	Jun 16, 2023	Aug 8, 2024	419	Certified
ATTORNEY, CROSS BORDER FINANCIAL SERVICES A-19149-11294	$131,000	NEW YORK, NY	Jun 21, 2019	Aug 9, 2019	49	Certified
Financial Systems Software Developer A-17249-83964	N/A	Kansas City, MO	Sep 6, 2017	Feb 23, 2018	170	Certified-Expired

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