Question 1

Does Venable LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Venable LLP has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 260 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 Venable LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 260 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 Venable LLP?

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 Venable LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Venable LLP has a 75% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (3 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	456
2023	1	1	0	0	388
2020	1	0	0	1	—
2017	1	1	0	0	260
2016	1	0	1	0	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-24149-043527	$205,000	New York, NY	May 28, 2024	Aug 27, 2025	456	Certified
Data Scientist G-100-23180-155354	$128,500	New York, NY	Jun 29, 2023	Jul 21, 2024	388	Certified
Associate A-20295-12014	$164,000	Los Angeles, CA	Nov 13, 2020	Apr 14, 2021	152	Withdrawn
Associate A-17158-47474	N/A	Los Angeles, CA	Jun 8, 2017	Feb 23, 2018	260	Certified-Expired
Associate A-16350-81459	$215,093	Los Angeles, CA	Dec 16, 2016	Jun 13, 2017	179	Denied

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