Question 1

Does SULLIVAN & CROMWELL sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SULLIVAN & CROMWELL has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 138 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 SULLIVAN & CROMWELL, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 138 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 SULLIVAN & CROMWELL?

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 SULLIVAN & CROMWELL's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SULLIVAN & CROMWELL has a 90.9% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Denied	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	0	451
2018	2	2	0	110
2017	3	3	0	153
2016	3	2	1	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Special Counsel, Litigation Practice Group G-100-23272-400092	$300,000	New York, NY	Sep 29, 2023	Feb 3, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Senior Associate, General Practice Group A-22354-76524	$295,000	New York, NY	Feb 1, 2023	Mar 28, 2024	421	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate, Tax Group A-22354-76519	$87,880	New York, NY	Jan 13, 2023	Mar 26, 2024	438	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate,M&A Group,Financial Services Group,General Practice Group A-18096-60089	N/A	New York, NY	Apr 17, 2018	Jul 31, 2018	105	Certified
Senior Associate, M&A, General Practice Group A-18024-34982	N/A	New York, NY	Feb 5, 2018	May 31, 2018	115	Certified
Practice Area Associate (Senior), Knowledge Management, General Practice Group A-17338-17450	N/A	New York, NY	Dec 21, 2017	May 8, 2018	138	Certified
Associate (Senior), Litigation Practice Group A-17151-44670	N/A	New York, NY	Jun 15, 2017	Oct 24, 2017	131	Certified-Expired
Associate (Senior), Tax Practice Group A-17010-89078	$260,000	New York, NY	Jan 24, 2017	Aug 2, 2017	190	Certified
Senior Associate, M&A, General Practice Group A-16239-46774	$235,000	New York, NY	Sep 16, 2016	Nov 28, 2016	73	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate, Corporate Finance and M&A, General Practice Group A-16239-46709	$235,000	New York, NY	Sep 16, 2016	Nov 28, 2016	73	Certified-Expired
Associate (Senior), Tax Practice Group A-16104-96607	$210,000	New York, NY	Apr 19, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	266	Denied

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