Question 1

Does Willkie Farr & Gallagher sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Willkie Farr & Gallagher 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 465 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 Willkie Farr & Gallagher, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 465 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 Willkie Farr & Gallagher?

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 Willkie Farr & Gallagher's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Willkie Farr & Gallagher has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	4	4	0	0	489
2022	1	1	0	0	361

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Associate G-100-23289-434477	$415,000	New York, NY	Oct 16, 2023	Mar 5, 2025	506	Certified - Expired
Senior Associate G-100-23275-405696	$295,000	New York, NY	Oct 2, 2023	Mar 5, 2025	520	Certified - Expired
Senior Associate G-100-23242-308655	$250,000	New York, NY	Aug 30, 2023	Dec 5, 2024	463	Certified - Expired
Finance Associate G-100-23240-300330	$250,000	New York, NY	Aug 28, 2023	Dec 5, 2024	465	Certified - Expired
Associate A-22307-51128	$227,500	New York, NY	Nov 3, 2022	Oct 30, 2023	361	Certified-Expired

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