Question 1

Does GFI Securities LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GFI Securities LLC has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 250 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 GFI Securities LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 250 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 GFI Securities 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 GFI Securities LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

GFI Securities LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	508
2023	2	2	406
2018	3	3	99

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Broker G-100-24279-387939	$100,000	New York, NY	Oct 4, 2024	Feb 24, 2026	508	Certified
Senior Inflation Broker A-23030-94705	$205,000	New York, NY	Mar 4, 2023	Apr 23, 2024	416	Certified
Derivatives Broker, Mexican Forwards A-23024-92370	$150,000	New York, NY	Feb 10, 2023	Mar 11, 2024	395	Certified-Expired
Analyst/Broker, Equity Derivatives A-18068-51294	N/A	New York, NY	Mar 12, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	99	Certified
Analyst/Broker, Latin American NDFs A-18066-50303	N/A	New York, NY	Mar 12, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	99	Certified
Analyst/Broker, Equity Derivatives A-18067-50866	N/A	New York, NY	Mar 9, 2018	Jun 21, 2018	104	Certified

GFI Securities LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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