Question 1

Does William Blair & Company, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. William Blair & Company, LLC has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 236 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 William Blair & Company, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 236 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 William Blair & Company, LLC?

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 William Blair & Company, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

William Blair & Company, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	4	4	516
2022	1	1	358
2018	6	6	188
2017	1	1	112

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Development Analyst G-100-24212-232601	$144,560	Chicago, IL	Jul 30, 2024	Jan 6, 2026	525	Certified
Vice President G-100-24204-212091	$250,000	New York , NY	Jul 22, 2024	Jan 6, 2026	533	Certified
Lead Software Development Analyst G-100-24033-688312	$144,560	Chicago, IL	Feb 2, 2024	Jun 23, 2025	507	Certified
Research Analyst G-100-24031-680766	$174,637	Chicago, IL	Jan 31, 2024	Jun 13, 2025	499	Certified
Lead Technology Development Analyst A-22280-35230	$126,000	Chicago, IL	Dec 28, 2022	Dec 21, 2023	358	Certified-Expired
Research Analyst (Industrials) A-18270-22880	$150,000	Chicago, IL	Nov 30, 2018	Mar 14, 2019	104	Certified-Expired
Investment Banking Associate II A-18081-55015	N/A	Chicago, IL	May 30, 2018	Sep 19, 2018	112	Certified
Senior Software Developer Analyst A-18023-34367	N/A	Chicago, IL	Feb 5, 2018	Sep 13, 2018	220	Certified
Senior Software Developer Analyst A-18016-31409	N/A	Chicago, IL	Jan 19, 2018	Sep 12, 2018	236	Certified
Senior Software Developer Analyst A-18015-31113	N/A	Chicago, IL	Jan 18, 2018	Sep 10, 2018	235	Certified
Investment Banking, Vice President A-17353-23048	N/A	Chicago, IL	Jan 16, 2018	May 17, 2018	121	Certified
Investment Banking Associate A-17125-34442	$150,000	Chicago, IL	May 16, 2017	Sep 5, 2017	112	Certified

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