Question 1

Does Winston & Strawn LLP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Winston & Strawn LLP has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 284 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 Winston & Strawn LLP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 284 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 Winston & Strawn LLP?

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 Winston & Strawn LLP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Winston & Strawn LLP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	481
2023	1	1	491
2019	1	1	71
2018	1	1	87

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Attorney G-100-24110-908490	$295,000	New York, NY	Apr 19, 2024	Aug 13, 2025	481	Certified
Associate Attorney G-100-23213-230135	$370,000	New York, NY	Aug 1, 2023	Dec 4, 2024	491	Certified - Expired
Associate Attorney A-19024-65876	$210,000	New York, NY	Mar 5, 2019	May 15, 2019	71	Certified
Practice Attorney A-17362-25928	N/A	Dallas, TX	Mar 27, 2018	Jun 22, 2018	87	Certified

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