Question 1

Does Torys sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Torys has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 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 Torys, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 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 Torys?

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 Torys's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Torys has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	0	0	429
2018	1	1	0	0	149

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Mid-level Private Equity Funds Attorney G-100-23284-424575	$250,000	New York, NY	Oct 11, 2023	Feb 24, 2025	502	Certified - Expired
Corporate Attorney A-23110-30630	$210,000	New York, NY	May 16, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	393	Certified
Mid-level Private Equity Funds Attorney A-23110-30527	$300,000	New York, NY	May 16, 2023	Jun 12, 2024	393	Certified
Senior Attorney(s) (multiple openings) A-17349-22229	N/A	New York, NY	Jan 31, 2018	Jun 29, 2018	149	Certified

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