Question 1

Does Simpson Thacher & Bartlett sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 213 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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 213 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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett?

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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	479
2023	2	2	448
2022	1	1	324
2019	1	1	90
2018	2	2	154
2017	2	2	120

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Attorney - Private Equity G-100-24159-087030	$390,000	New York, NY	Jun 7, 2024	Sep 29, 2025	479	Certified
Attorney - Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity G-100-23349-569901	$400,000	New York, NY	Dec 15, 2023	May 9, 2025	511	Certified
Attorney - Capital Markets A-23138-44807	$415,000	Palo Alto, CA	May 30, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	384	Certified
Attorney - Mergers & Acquisitions A-22300-47602	$295,000	New York, NY	Nov 16, 2022	Oct 6, 2023	324	Certified-Expired
Attorney - Mergers & Acquisitions A-19015-62382	$340,000	New York, NY	May 2, 2019	Jul 31, 2019	90	Certified
Attorney - Mergers & Acquisitions A-18333-45892	$295,000	New York, NY	Dec 31, 2018	Apr 4, 2019	94	Certified
ATTORNEY – EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS A-18325-43910	$280,000	New York, NY	Nov 30, 2018	Jul 1, 2019	213	Certified
Attorney - Capital Markets & Securities A-17289-99191	N/A	New York, NY	Oct 19, 2017	Mar 27, 2018	159	Certified-Expired
Litigation Attorney A-17081-16132	$260,000	Palo Alto, CA	Mar 24, 2017	Jun 13, 2017	81	Certified

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