Question 1

Does GOLDMAN SACHS WEALTH SERVICES sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GOLDMAN SACHS WEALTH SERVICES has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 485 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 GOLDMAN SACHS WEALTH SERVICES, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 485 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 GOLDMAN SACHS WEALTH SERVICES?

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 GOLDMAN SACHS WEALTH SERVICES's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

GOLDMAN SACHS WEALTH SERVICES has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	8	8	0	0	490
2022	4	4	0	0	318

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-23363-599209	$67,000	Cohoes, NY	Dec 29, 2023	Apr 30, 2025	488	Certified
Associate G-100-23319-504801	$112,000	Cohoes, NY	Nov 15, 2023	Apr 6, 2025	508	Certified
Associate G-100-23313-489213	$75,000	Cohoes, NY	Nov 8, 2023	Apr 6, 2025	515	Certified
Vice President G-100-23305-469395	$132,000	Cohoes, NY	Oct 31, 2023	Feb 25, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Associate G-100-23303-465567	$77,000	Cohoes, NY	Oct 30, 2023	Feb 25, 2025	484	Certified - Expired
Associate G-100-23301-462867	$99,000	Cohoes, NY	Oct 28, 2023	Feb 25, 2025	486	Certified - Expired
Vice President G-100-23296-451293	$135,000	Cohoes, NY	Oct 23, 2023	Feb 25, 2025	491	Certified - Expired
Associate G-100-23289-434510	$112,000	Cohoes, NY	Oct 16, 2023	Feb 25, 2025	498	Certified - Expired
Associate A-22257-21040	$76,835	Cohoes, NY	Nov 1, 2022	Nov 6, 2023	370	Certified-Expired
Vice President A-22172-75419	$123,200	Cohoes, NY	Oct 4, 2022	Aug 18, 2023	318	Certified
Vice President A-22172-75396	$126,000	Cohoes, NY	Sep 30, 2022	Jul 26, 2023	299	Certified
Vice President A-22201-91291	$99,200	Cohoes, NY	Aug 29, 2022	Jun 9, 2023	284	Certified

GOLDMAN SACHS WEALTH SERVICES — Green Card PERM Data

GOLDMAN SACHS WEALTH SERVICES PERM & Green Card Filings

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