Question 1

Does China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 205 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 China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 205 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 China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd.?

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 China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	0	475
2016	2	2	0	0	134

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Attorney G-100-24305-445677	$93,662	New York, NY	Oct 31, 2024	Feb 18, 2026	475	Certified
Relationship Manager – Corporate Banking A-16348-80102	$147,243	New York, NY	Dec 29, 2016	Mar 1, 2017	62	Certified-Expired
Legal Counsel A-16123-04604	$167,565	New York, NY	May 25, 2016	Dec 16, 2016	205	Certified-Expired

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. — Green Card PERM Data

China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

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