Question 1

Does BMO Bank N.A. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BMO Bank N.A. has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 460 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 BMO Bank N.A., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 460 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 BMO Bank N.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 BMO Bank N.A.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BMO Bank N.A. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	5	5	0	0	467
2023	5	5	0	0	439

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Specialist III-IC Financial Planning and Analysis (Manager, G-100-24129-972708	$143,728	Chicago, IL	May 8, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	460	Certified
Director-PM Project Management G-100-24129-971961	$193,419	Chicago, IL	May 8, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	460	Certified
Senior Manager-PM Risk Systems Management G-100-24129-971252	$193,419	Chicago, IL	May 8, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	460	Certified
Senior Specialist-IC Development G-100-24129-970974	$150,000	Chicago, IL	May 8, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	460	Certified
Specialist III-IC Financial Planning and Analysis G-100-24012-636605	$101,026	Irving, TX	Jan 12, 2024	May 19, 2025	493	Certified
Managing Director, Fraud Management Cards G-100-23341-551005	$260,000	Chicago, IL	Dec 7, 2023	Apr 18, 2025	498	Certified
Manager, Credit Risk Modeling - Decision Science G-100-23321-509831	$110,854	Chicago, IL	Nov 17, 2023	May 21, 2025	551	Certified
Senior Specialist-IC IT Consulting A-23108-29031	$131,531	Chicago, IL	May 17, 2023	May 23, 2024	372	Certified
Sr. Specialist III - IC Data Architecture A-23089-20496	$141,000	Naperville, IL	May 9, 2023	May 22, 2024	379	Certified
Specialist III-IC Liquidity and Funding A-22306-50108	$108,150	Chicago, IL	Jan 17, 2023	Feb 14, 2024	393	Certified-Expired

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