Question 1

Does EquiLend Holdings LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EquiLend Holdings LLC has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 139 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 EquiLend Holdings LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 139 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 EquiLend Holdings 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 EquiLend Holdings LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

EquiLend Holdings LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	496
2022	1	1	340
2018	1	1	99
2017	2	2	125

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Vice President, Software Engineering G-100-24289-408023	$167,500	New York, NY	Oct 15, 2024	Feb 23, 2026	496	Certified
Vice President A-22311-53308	$138,590	New York, NY	Dec 2, 2022	Nov 7, 2023	340	Certified-Expired
Vice President, Software Engineering A-17347-21036	N/A	New York, NY	Mar 13, 2018	Jun 20, 2018	99	Certified
Vice President, Software Engineering A-17341-18933	N/A	New York, NY	Dec 12, 2017	Apr 30, 2018	139	Certified
Vice President, Software Engineering A-17128-35108	$135,000	New York, NY	May 11, 2017	Aug 30, 2017	111	Certified

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