Question 1

Does Morgan Stanley Bank sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Morgan Stanley Bank 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 444 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 Morgan Stanley Bank, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 444 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 Morgan Stanley Bank?

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 Morgan Stanley Bank's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Morgan Stanley Bank has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2024	4	4	466
2023	1	1	377
2017	2	2	96

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-24201-209061	$127,500	New York, NY	Jul 19, 2024	Nov 26, 2025	495	Certified
Vice President, Risk Management G-100-24180-160198	$147,000	New York, NY	Jun 28, 2024	Sep 15, 2025	444	Certified
Associate G-100-24120-934255	$122,000	New York, NY	Apr 29, 2024	Jul 29, 2025	456	Certified
Associate G-100-24099-864466	$112,000	New York, NY	Apr 8, 2024	Jul 29, 2025	477	Certified
Associate A-23139-45086	$122,000	New York, NY	May 23, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	377	Certified
Associate A-17067-10790	$139,818	New York, NY	May 3, 2017	Aug 31, 2017	120	Certified
Associate, Financial Analyst A-17037-99575	$109,700	New York, NY	Mar 14, 2017	May 25, 2017	72	Certified

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