Question 1

Does CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. has filed 13 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., 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 CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 13 total applications (13 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	6	6	0	0	69
2016	7	7	0	0	119

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr Staff, Mainframe Developer A-17151-44980	$119,288	Austin, TX	Jun 28, 2017	Sep 29, 2017	93	Certified
Senior Staff, Business Process Analyst A-17124-34018	$126,069	San Francisco, CA	Jun 26, 2017	Sep 27, 2017	93	Certified
Sr. Staff, Software Applications Engineer A-17096-21937	$125,000	Austin, TX	May 19, 2017	Jul 19, 2017	61	Certified
Staff, Lead Software Applications Engineer A-17068-11773	$115,440	Austin, TX	Apr 20, 2017	Jun 12, 2017	53	Certified
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST A-17019-93074	$90,126	RALEIGH, NC	Mar 27, 2017	May 8, 2017	42	Certified
Staff-Software Application Engineer A-17010-89548	$91,541	Chicago, IL	Feb 21, 2017	Apr 26, 2017	64	Certified
STAFF, DATABASE ENGINEER A-16231-43733	$102,000	RALEIGH, NC	Nov 29, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	41	Certified-Expired
Senior Staff- Software Application Engineer A-16222-40491	$137,000	Charlotte, NC	Oct 28, 2016	Dec 21, 2016	54	Certified-Expired
Technical Director - Salesforce A-16137-10602	$143,000	Phoenix, AZ	Sep 16, 2016	May 22, 2017	248	Certified
ITSM Configuration Specialist A-16225-42061	$112,000	Phoenix, AZ	Sep 12, 2016	Nov 16, 2016	65	Certified-Expired
SR STAFF, SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS ENGINEER A-16224-41362	$117,395	ENGLEWOOD, CO	Sep 6, 2016	Mar 3, 2017	178	Certified-Expired
Director, Statistical Analyst A-16076-85081	$185,000	San Francisco, CA	Aug 12, 2016	Oct 31, 2016	80	Certified-Expired
Senior Application Developer A-16050-74804	$111,000	Raleigh, NC	Mar 17, 2016	Oct 25, 2016	222	Certified-Expired

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. — Green Card PERM Data

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. PERM & Green Card Filings

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