Question 1

Does BMO Capital Markets sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BMO Capital Markets 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 472 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 Capital Markets, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 472 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 Capital Markets?

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 Capital Markets's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BMO Capital Markets has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	482
2023	5	5	468
2017	1	1	144
2016	1	1	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
CM Associate-IC Global Markets G-100-24129-972570	$173,555	New York, NY	May 8, 2024	Aug 11, 2025	460	Certified
CM VP-IC Global Markets G-100-24079-813458	$250,000	New York, NY	Mar 19, 2024	Jul 16, 2025	484	Certified
CM VP-IC Investment Banking I G-100-24004-617796	$250,000	New York, NY	Jan 4, 2024	May 19, 2025	501	Certified
Vice President, Investment Banking (Power, Utilities and Inf G-100-23349-570962	$250,000	New York, NY	Dec 15, 2023	Apr 24, 2025	496	Certified
CM Director-IC Investment Banking I G-100-23324-513109	$275,000	New York, NY	Nov 20, 2023	Jun 26, 2025	584	Certified
CM Vice President-IC Global Markets G-100-23321-510159	$250,000	New York, NY	Nov 17, 2023	Mar 20, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
CM Director-IC Global Markets G-100-23272-399966	$255,000	New York, NY	Sep 29, 2023	Dec 27, 2024	455	Certified - Expired
Development Manager A-23005-82616	$165,000	New York, NY	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 20, 2024	396	Certified-Expired
Equity Research Associate A-17031-97371	$110,000	Denver, CO	Feb 6, 2017	Jun 30, 2017	144	Certified
DIRECTOR A-16276-58199	$250,000	NEW YORK, NY	Oct 3, 2016	Dec 15, 2016	73	Certified-Expired

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