Question 1

Does REED Smith LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. REED Smith LLP has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 431 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 REED Smith LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 431 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 REED Smith 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 REED Smith LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

REED Smith LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	479
2023	1	1	0	431
2016	2	1	1	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-24128-966808	$235,000	Houston, TX	May 7, 2024	Aug 25, 2025	475	Certified
Mid-Level E-Discovery Attorney G-100-24079-812409	$69,680	Pittsburgh, PA	Mar 19, 2024	Jul 15, 2025	483	Certified
Counsel G-100-23192-181480	$350,000	New York, NY	Jul 11, 2023	Sep 14, 2024	431	Certified
Senior Associate, Financial Industry Group A-16253-51409	$250,000	New York, NY	Sep 22, 2016	Oct 11, 2016	19	Withdrawn
Associate, Corporate & Transactional Advisory Group A-16223-40937	$210,000	New York, NY	Aug 16, 2016	Oct 24, 2016	69	Certified-Expired

REED Smith LLP — Green Card PERM Data

REED Smith LLP PERM & Green Card Filings

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