Question 1

Does CIBC World Markets sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CIBC World Markets has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 413 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 CIBC World Markets, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 413 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 CIBC World 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 CIBC World Markets's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

CIBC World Markets has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	3	2	0	1	488
2023	2	2	0	0	399

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate, Energy, Infrastructure & Transition G-100-24355-565100	$175,000	New York, NY	Dec 20, 2024	Jan 24, 2025	35	Withdrawn
Associate, Energy, Infrastructure, and Transition (EIT) G-100-24229-273202	$175,000	New York, NY	Aug 16, 2024	Dec 30, 2025	501	Certified
Associate, US Fin Institutions Group, Investment Banking* G-100-24080-815032	$175,000	New York, NY	Mar 20, 2024	Jul 7, 2025	474	Certified
Director, Liquidity Risk A-23062-08219	$105,456	Chicago, IL	May 3, 2023	May 22, 2024	385	Certified
Director, Market Risk Manager A-23062-08071	$175,240	New York, NY	Mar 7, 2023	Apr 23, 2024	413	Certified

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