Question 1

Does Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 107 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 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 107 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 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom?

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 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom has a 100% PERM approval rate across 15 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	475
2023	2	1	1	504
2018	6	6	0	90
2017	3	3	0	132
2016	2	2	0	85

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mid-Level Associate G-100-24159-085267	$260,000	Washington, DC	Jun 7, 2024	Sep 25, 2025	475	Certified
Mid-Level Associate G-100-24022-656207	$225,000	New York, NY	Jan 22, 2024	Aug 5, 2024	196	Withdrawn
Mid-Level Associate G-100-23285-428913	$225,000	New York, NY	Oct 12, 2023	Feb 27, 2025	504	Certified - Expired
Mid-Level Associate G-100-23221-252261	$225,000	New York, NY	Aug 9, 2023	Oct 12, 2023	64	Withdrawn
Attorney - Capital Markets & Derivatives A-18325-43778	$200,000	New York, NY	Nov 28, 2018	Mar 15, 2019	107	Certified-Expired
Attorney - Investment Management A-18318-41398	$255,000	New York, NY	Nov 19, 2018	Mar 4, 2019	105	Certified-Expired
Attorney - Mergers & Acquisitions (Latin America) A-18213-03648	N/A	New York, NY	Aug 6, 2018	Sep 28, 2018	53	Certified
Attorney - Structured Finance A-18162-85374	N/A	New York, NY	Jun 25, 2018	Aug 23, 2018	59	Certified
Attorney - Government Enforcement & White Collar Crime A-18082-55632	N/A	New York, NY	Mar 28, 2018	Jun 25, 2018	89	Certified
Attorney - Banking & Finance A-18045-43728	N/A	New York, NY	Feb 16, 2018	Jun 20, 2018	124	Certified
ATTORNEY – BANKING & CORPORATE FINANCE (LATIN AMERICA) A-17328-13783	N/A	New York, NY	Dec 7, 2017	May 8, 2018	152	Certified
Counsel, Energy and Infrastructure Projects A-17138-39962	N/A	Washington, DC	Aug 14, 2017	Dec 27, 2017	135	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate, Intl Litigation & Arbitration A-17128-35298	$280,000	New York, NY	May 18, 2017	Sep 5, 2017	110	Certified
Mid-Level Attorney, Structured Finance A-16165-21007	$185,000	New York, NY	Jul 27, 2016	Oct 17, 2016	82	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions A-16160-19228	$230,000	New York, NY	Jul 11, 2016	Oct 7, 2016	88	Certified-Expired

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