Question 1

Does Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton L sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton L has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 411 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 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton L, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 411 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 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton L?

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 Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton L's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton L has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Knowledge Management Advisor (Legal Research) G-100-23249-324437	$89,000	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 6, 2023	Jan 31, 2025	513	Certified - Expired
Associate Attorney A-23107-28535	$250,000	Menlo Park, CA	May 25, 2023	Jun 10, 2024	382	Certified
Associate Attorney A-22077-27750	$400,000	Washington, DC	Apr 5, 2023	May 20, 2024	411	Certified

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