Question 1

Does Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. 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 391 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 Vinson & Elkins L.L.P., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 391 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 Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.?

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 Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	394
2016	1	1	0	0	269

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity A-23100-25053	$370,000	Dallas, TX	May 16, 2023	Jun 18, 2024	399	Certified
Private Equity/Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney A-23047-02829	$345,000	New York, NY	Feb 23, 2023	Mar 18, 2024	389	Certified-Expired
Associate Attorney Energy Transactions/Projects A-23048-03349	$345,000	New York, NY	Feb 20, 2023	Mar 19, 2024	393	Certified-Expired
Senior Associate Attorney A-16068-81590	$250,000	HOUSTON, TX	Apr 11, 2016	Jan 5, 2017	269	Certified-Expired

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. — Green Card PERM Data

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. PERM & Green Card Filings

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