Question 1

Does Morgan Stanley Capital Group sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Morgan Stanley Capital Group has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 253 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 Capital Group, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 253 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 Capital Group?

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 Capital Group's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Morgan Stanley Capital Group has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	506
2023	1	1	0	397
2022	1	1	0	253
2019	1	0	1	—
2018	1	1	0	77

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate G-100-24184-168228	$200,000	New York, NY	Jul 2, 2024	Nov 20, 2025	506	Certified
Vice President A-23082-17538	$240,000	New York, NY	May 4, 2023	Jun 4, 2024	397	Certified
Vice President A-22098-38094	$200,000	New York, NY	Jun 2, 2022	Feb 10, 2023	253	Certified-Expired
Vice President, Trading Strategist A-19197-31186	$200,000	New York, NY	Aug 30, 2019	Aug 30, 2019	0	Withdrawn
Associate, Desk Strategist A-18107-64200	N/A	New York, NY	May 25, 2018	Aug 10, 2018	77	Certified

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