Question 1

Does Bank of Montreal sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bank of Montreal has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 426 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 Bank of Montreal, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 426 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 Bank of Montreal?

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. See the risk factors section above for Bank of Montreal's specific audit triggers.

Question 5

What is Bank of Montreal's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bank of Montreal has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	460
2023	4	4	426
2020	2	2	249

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manager III-PM Data Governance G-100-24129-972351	$114,386	New York, NY	May 8, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	460	Certified
CM Managing Director-PM Global Markets G-100-24129-971577	$350,000	New York, NY	May 8, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	460	Certified
CM VP-IC Global Markets G-100-23248-320876	$250,000	New York, NY	Sep 5, 2023	Dec 11, 2024	463	Certified - Expired
Specialist II-IC Development G-100-23230-277680	$123,545	Charlotte, NC	Aug 18, 2023	Nov 21, 2024	461	Certified - Expired
CM Vice President-IC Global Markets A-23033-96712	$248,581	New York, NY	Mar 9, 2023	Mar 29, 2024	386	Certified-Expired
Capital Markets Director-IC Global Markets A-23011-85578	$248,581	New York, NY	Feb 17, 2023	Mar 15, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Senior Manager, U.S. Capital Markets A-20311-17689	$130,842	Chicago, IL	Nov 13, 2020	May 24, 2021	192	Certified
Managing Director A-20247-95753	$227,406	New York, NY	Oct 31, 2020	Sep 1, 2021	305	Certified

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