Question 1

Does Banco Santander, S.A. New York Branch sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Banco Santander, S.A. New York Branch has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 384 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 Santander, S.A. New York Branch, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 384 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 Santander, S.A. New York Branch?

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 Santander, S.A. New York Branch's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Banco Santander, S.A. New York Branch has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	0	462
2023	6	5	0	1	385

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Vice President, Business Development for Global Debt Financi G-100-24086-829135	$155,000	New York, NY	Mar 25, 2024	Jun 30, 2025	462	Certified
Vice President, USA Corporate Banking Relationship Manager G-100-23286-431375	$175,000	New York, NY	Oct 13, 2023	Jul 8, 2024	269	Withdrawn
Foreign Exchange (FX) Trader A-23083-18207	$199,500	New York, NY	May 1, 2023	May 21, 2024	386	Certified
Executive Director, Credit Risk A-23061-07817	$220,000	New York, NY	Apr 19, 2023	Apr 23, 2024	370	Certified
Executive Director, Business Management Corporate Sales A-23041-00364	$195,000	New York, NY	Apr 5, 2023	Apr 23, 2024	384	Certified
Vice President, GTB Cash Management Product Specialist A-23034-97316	$160,000	New York, NY	Mar 30, 2023	Apr 10, 2024	377	Certified
Product Specialist, Vice President – Project & Structured Finance A-22356-78230	$175,011	New York, NY	Jan 23, 2023	Feb 23, 2024	396	Certified-Expired

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