Question 1

Does GTS Securities, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GTS Securities, LLC has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 390 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 GTS Securities, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 390 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 GTS 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 GTS Securities, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

GTS Securities, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	471
2023	5	5	409
2022	2	2	244
2020	2	2	205
2019	1	1	44

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Head ETF Trader & Strategist G-100-24115-922711	$175,000	New York, NY	Apr 24, 2024	Aug 8, 2025	471	Certified
Software Engineer G-100-23205-211466	$110,000	New York, NY	Jul 24, 2023	Sep 4, 2024	408	Certified
Software Developer G-100-23201-203882	$90,000	New York, NY	Jul 20, 2023	Sep 4, 2024	412	Certified
Quantitative Researcher G-100-23201-203779	$100,000	New York, NY	Jul 20, 2023	Sep 4, 2024	412	Certified
Quantitative Strategist A-23117-34104	$80,246	New York, NY	May 4, 2023	May 28, 2024	390	Certified
Quantitative Strategist A-23026-93348	$80,246	New York, NY	Feb 1, 2023	Mar 25, 2024	418	Certified-Expired
Software Developer A-22025-02525	$79,914	New York, NY	Feb 14, 2022	Oct 21, 2022	249	Certified-Expired
Systems Analyst A-22027-03681	$92,560	New York, NY	Feb 8, 2022	Oct 5, 2022	239	Certified-Expired
Capital Markets Analyst A-20314-18654	$115,000	New York, NY	Nov 20, 2020	May 21, 2021	182	Certified
Head of Quantitative Strategies A-20168-65961	$231,088	New York, NY	Sep 4, 2020	Apr 20, 2021	228	Certified
Director in Special Situations A-19130-04065	$200,000	New York, NY	May 20, 2019	Jul 3, 2019	44	Certified

GTS Securities, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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