Question 1

Does Marshall Wace North America sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Marshall Wace North America has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 218 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 Marshall Wace North America, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 218 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 Marshall Wace North America?

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 Marshall Wace North America's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Marshall Wace North America has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	467
2023	1	1	383
2022	1	1	342
2020	3	3	199
2019	1	1	97
2018	1	1	77
2017	1	1	164

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quantitative Researcher G-100-24130-976429	$120,000	New York, NY	May 9, 2024	Aug 19, 2025	467	Certified
Risk Analyst A-23102-26321	$175,240	New York, NY	May 17, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	383	Certified
Finance Analyst A-22307-51342	$185,000	New York, NY	Dec 6, 2022	Nov 13, 2023	342	Certified-Expired
Head of Quantitative Trading A-20183-71763	$210,000	New York, NY	Jul 2, 2020	Feb 5, 2021	218	Certified-Expired
Quantamental Researcher A-20167-65516	$175,000	New York, NY	Jun 30, 2020	Feb 3, 2021	218	Certified-Expired
Quantamental Researcher A-20043-18452	$175,000	New York, NY	May 6, 2020	Oct 14, 2020	161	Certified-Expired
IT Developer A-19155-13567	$175,000	New York, NY	Jun 12, 2019	Sep 17, 2019	97	Certified
Data Scientist A-18102-62671	N/A	New York, NY	Apr 24, 2018	Jul 10, 2018	77	Certified
Healthcare Therapeutics Analyst A-17213-70826	N/A	New York, NY	Aug 8, 2017	Jan 19, 2018	164	Certified-Expired

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