Question 1

Does Weil, Gotshal & Manges sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Weil, Gotshal & Manges has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 417 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 Weil, Gotshal & Manges, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 417 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 Weil, Gotshal & Manges?

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 Weil, Gotshal & Manges's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Weil, Gotshal & Manges has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	480
2023	2	2	456
2022	2	2	390

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Attorney, senior level G-100-24103-881798	$420,000	Washington, DC	Apr 12, 2024	Aug 5, 2025	480	Certified
Associate G-100-23335-537001	$345,000	New York, NY	Dec 1, 2023	May 12, 2025	528	Certified
Associate, senior level A-23069-11608	$345,000	New York, NY	Apr 20, 2023	May 8, 2024	384	Certified
Attorney, Patent Litigation A-22298-45525	$345,000	Redwood Shores, CA	Dec 16, 2022	Feb 6, 2024	417	Certified-Expired
Associate, Senior Level A-22224-05232	$345,000	New York, NY	Oct 21, 2022	Oct 19, 2023	363	Certified-Expired

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