Question 1

Does Steptoe sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Steptoe has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 412 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 Steptoe, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 412 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 Steptoe?

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 Steptoe's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Steptoe has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Partner, LATAM Practice G-100-23281-417200	$450,000	Washington, DC	Oct 8, 2023	Feb 26, 2025	507	Certified - Expired
Partner, LATAM Practice G-100-23234-287198	$450,000	Washington, DC	Aug 22, 2023	Oct 8, 2023	47	Withdrawn
Associate (Corporate Practice Group) G-100-23211-224838	$255,000	New York, NY	Jul 30, 2023	Sep 14, 2024	412	Certified

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