Question 1

Does KCG AMERICAS LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. KCG AMERICAS LLC has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 64 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 KCG AMERICAS LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 64 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 KCG AMERICAS 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 KCG AMERICAS LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

KCG AMERICAS LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	2	0	0	59
2016	2	2	0	0	73

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Head of Options Trading A-17096-21691	$206,024	New York, NY	Apr 13, 2017	Jun 9, 2017	57	Certified
Network Architect A-17083-17267	$165,000	Chicago, IL	Mar 31, 2017	May 30, 2017	60	Certified
Developer A-16302-66366	$140,000	Jersey City, NJ	Nov 2, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	68	Certified-Expired
Quant Trader, Commodities and FX A-16208-36009	$115,000	Chicago, IL	Aug 9, 2016	Oct 26, 2016	78	Certified-Expired

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