Question 1

Does William Velie Attorneys at Law sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. William Velie Attorneys at Law has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 Velie Attorneys at Law, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 Velie Attorneys at Law?

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 Velie Attorneys at Law's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

William Velie Attorneys at Law has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	5	5	484
2023	1	1	428
2017	1	1	112

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Social Media Marketing Strategists G-100-24359-570951	$75,495,680	Norman, OK	Dec 24, 2024	Apr 23, 2026	485	Certified
Paralegal G-200-24355-565255	$52,686	Norman, OK	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 18, 2026	484	Certified
Paralegal G-200-24355-565254	$52,686	Norman, OK	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 18, 2026	484	Certified
International Market Research Analyst G-100-24355-565354	$36,296	Norman, OK	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 18, 2026	484	Certified
International Market Research Analyst G-100-24355-565320	$36,296	Norman, OK	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 18, 2026	484	Certified
FILE CLERK G-200-23201-203412	$27,186	Norman, OK	Jul 20, 2023	Sep 20, 2024	428	Certified
Case Manager A-17129-35867	$32,000	Norman, OK	May 25, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	112	Certified

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