Question 1

Does BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 146 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 BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 146 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 BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC?

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 BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	384
2024	2	2	522
2021	1	1	146
2020	1	1	203
2018	3	3	67
2016	1	1	56

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quantitative Portfolio Associate Director G-100-25160-070736	$115,731	New York, NY	Jun 9, 2025	Jun 28, 2026	384	Certified
AM Fixed Income Director G-100-24225-261986	$185,000	New York, NY	Aug 12, 2024	Dec 18, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Relationship Manager Assistant G-100-24190-178942	$87,734	Miami, FL	Jul 8, 2024	Jan 9, 2026	550	Certified
PORTFOLIO MANAGER A-21022-44938	$185,000	NEW YORK, NY	Mar 11, 2021	Aug 4, 2021	146	Certified
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) APPLICATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST A-20217-84505	$104,856	NEW YORK, NY	Nov 3, 2020	May 25, 2021	203	Certified
ENTITY CONTROLLER - GLOBAL EX-LATAM, FINANCE A-18142-78403	N/A	NEW YORK, NY	Jun 19, 2018	Aug 24, 2018	66	Certified
COMPLIANCE OFFICER A-18155-82587	N/A	NEW YORK, NY	Jun 14, 2018	Aug 20, 2018	67	Certified
BUSINESS ANALYST A-18137-76517	N/A	NEW YORK, NY	May 22, 2018	Aug 10, 2018	80	Certified
REPO TRADER - EMERGING & DEVELOPED MARKETS A-16288-62105	$157,768	NEW YORK, NY	Oct 27, 2016	Dec 22, 2016	56	Certified-Expired

BTG Pactual Asset Management US LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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