Question 1

Does Merrill Lynch Commodities sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Merrill Lynch Commodities 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 498 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 Merrill Lynch Commodities, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 498 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 Merrill Lynch Commodities?

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 Merrill Lynch Commodities's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Merrill Lynch Commodities has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	0	500
2021	1	1	0	0	171

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-24198-198102	$125,000	Houston, TX	Jul 15, 2024	Nov 24, 2025	497	Certified
Vice President; Software Engineer III G-100-24009-626207	$150,000	Houston, TX	Jan 8, 2024	May 20, 2025	498	Certified
Vice President / Trader II G-100-24004-614949	$225,000	New York, NY	Jan 3, 2024	May 20, 2025	503	Certified
Vice President / Structurer II NR A-21081-65073	$200,000	New York, NY	Apr 2, 2021	Sep 20, 2021	171	Certified

Merrill Lynch Commodities — Green Card PERM Data

Merrill Lynch Commodities PERM & Green Card Filings

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