Question 1

Does WilmerHale Law Firm sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. WilmerHale Law Firm has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 218 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 WilmerHale Law Firm, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 218 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 WilmerHale Law Firm?

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 WilmerHale Law Firm's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

WilmerHale Law Firm has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	1	1	0	401
2022	1	1	0	297
2020	2	1	1	175
2017	1	1	0	183

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Associate A-22272-30685	$345,000	New York, NY	Jan 17, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	401	Certified-Expired
Counsel A-22210-97342	$415,000	New York, NY	Sep 16, 2022	Jul 10, 2023	297	Certified
Counsel A-20105-42966	$325,000	New York, NY	Jul 13, 2020	Feb 16, 2021	218	Withdrawn
Senior Associate A-20105-42705	$255,500	New York, NY	May 19, 2020	Nov 10, 2020	175	Certified-Expired
Associate, Securities Department, Broker-Dealer Group A-17345-19884	N/A	Washington, DC	Dec 28, 2017	Jun 29, 2018	183	Certified

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