Question 1

Does Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 470 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 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 470 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 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, 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 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	474
2023	2	2	501
2018	1	1	94
2017	1	1	96
2016	1	1	74

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate [SOC: 23-1011.00] G-100-24150-049474	$400,000	Los Angeles, CA	May 29, 2024	Sep 11, 2025	470	Certified
Associate [SOC: 23-1011.00] G-100-24106-887721	$400,000	Los Angeles, CA	Apr 15, 2024	Aug 6, 2025	478	Certified
Associate [SOC: 23-1011.00, JOB ZONE 5, LVL 1 WAGE] G-100-23363-597556	$225,000	New York, NY	Dec 28, 2023	May 8, 2025	497	Certified
Associate Attorney [SOC: 23-1011.00, JOB ZONE 5] G-100-23321-511627	$215,000	Los Angeles, CA	Nov 17, 2023	Apr 4, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Lawyer A-18017-32006	N/A	Washington, DC	Mar 23, 2018	Jun 25, 2018	94	Certified
Associate Attorney A-17090-19607	N/A	New York, NY	Jun 28, 2017	Oct 2, 2017	96	Certified-Expired
Associate Attorney A-16160-19624	$180,000	San Francisco, CA	Jul 29, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	74	Certified-Expired

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