Question 1

Does Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. 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 392 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 Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 392 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 Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.?

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 Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	2	2	387
2023	2	2	434
2022	1	1	629

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Trading Flow Equity Structured Vice President G-100-25163-084716	$155,000	New York, NY	Jun 12, 2025	Jun 29, 2026	382	Certified
Exotic Derivatives Trader G-100-25136-984929	$271,163	New York, NY	May 16, 2025	Jun 12, 2026	392	Certified
Senior HR Strategic Business Partner G-100-23290-437758	$165,000	New York, NY	Oct 17, 2023	Feb 20, 2025	492	Certified - Expired
FX Trader A-23051-03653	$115,000	New York, NY	Mar 31, 2023	Apr 9, 2024	375	Certified
Global Markets Product Structurer A-22116-46403	$259,022	New York, NY	Jul 20, 2022	Apr 9, 2024	629	Certified

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. — Green Card PERM Data

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