Question 1

Does Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 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 430 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 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 430 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 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce?

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 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	492
2023	2	2	430
2022	1	1	262

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director, Commodities Trading G-100-24191-184251	$175,000	New York, NY	Jul 9, 2024	Nov 13, 2025	492	Certified
Director, Commodities Trading G-100-23257-346433	$200,000	New York, NY	Sep 14, 2023	Dec 20, 2024	463	Certified - Expired
Director, Project Finance & Infrastructure A-22342-70183	$130,000	New York, NY	Jan 23, 2023	Feb 23, 2024	396	Certified-Expired
Director A-22144-60147	$200,000	New York, NY	Jul 12, 2022	Mar 31, 2023	262	Certified-Expired

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce — Green Card PERM Data

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce PERM & Green Card Filings

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