Question 1

Does BBVA Securities, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BBVA Securities, Inc. 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 374 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 BBVA Securities, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 374 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 BBVA Securities, Inc.?

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 BBVA Securities, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BBVA Securities, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	0	0	382
2022	1	1	0	0	345

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sales Institutional Solutions Specialist A-23052-03931	$198,432	New York, NY	Apr 24, 2023	Apr 22, 2024	364	Certified
Executive Director Investor Sales Latam A-23052-03928	$187,500	New York, NY	Apr 4, 2023	Apr 22, 2024	384	Certified
Credit Trader A-23038-98638	$127,500	New York, NY	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 4, 2024	398	Certified
Director, Corporate Loans Latin America A-21313-70273	$180,000	New York, NY	Jan 18, 2022	Dec 29, 2022	345	Certified-Expired

BBVA Securities, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

BBVA Securities, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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