Question 1

Does FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES LLC has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES 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 FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	3	3	0	0	69
2016	4	3	0	1	70

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Test Engineer A-17114-28927	$95,000	Hagerstown, MD	Apr 28, 2017	Jun 28, 2017	61	Certified
Senior Business Systems / Implementation Analyst A-17103-24436	$94,120	Hagerstown, MD	Apr 20, 2017	Jun 28, 2017	69	Certified
Senior Business Analyst A-17072-13047	$83,707	Coral Springs, FL	Apr 3, 2017	Jun 23, 2017	81	Certified
Application Architect A-16321-71897	$98,051	Omaha, NE	Nov 30, 2016	Jan 26, 2017	57	Certified-Expired
Senior Test Engineer A-16285-60785	$107,349	Melville, NY	Oct 24, 2016	Dec 29, 2016	66	Certified-Expired
Enterprise Application Analyst A-16281-59972	$111,384	Atlanta, GA	Oct 18, 2016	Nov 14, 2016	27	Withdrawn
Enterprise Application Analyst A-16210-37033	$111,384	Marietta, GA	Aug 17, 2016	Nov 10, 2016	85	Certified-Expired

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