Question 1

Does HSBC Bank USA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. HSBC Bank USA has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 436 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 HSBC Bank USA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 436 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 HSBC Bank USA?

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 HSBC Bank USA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

HSBC Bank USA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	5	5	0	0	440
2022	2	2	0	0	431

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Relationship Officer G-100-23356-587288	$101,983	New York, NY	Dec 21, 2023	Apr 24, 2025	490	Certified
VP, Senior Sales Manager G-100-23333-531366	$194,147	Houston, TX	Nov 29, 2023	Apr 15, 2025	503	Certified
Global Trade and Receivables Finance - Senior Sales Manager G-100-23200-200714	$213,221	San Francisco, CA	Jul 19, 2023	Sep 27, 2024	436	Certified
Transactional Foreign Exchange Solutions Specialist, America A-23118-34613	$248,851	New York, NY	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2024	366	Certified
Corporate Relationship Manager A-22342-69845	$160,000	Atlanta, GA	Jan 27, 2023	Mar 4, 2024	402	Certified-Expired
Advisory Manager A-22280-35220	$200,000	New York, NY	Dec 19, 2022	Nov 16, 2023	332	Certified-Expired
Associate (FX Structuring) A-22103-39880	$132,860	New York, NY	May 19, 2022	Oct 31, 2023	530	Certified-Expired

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