Question 1

Does Morgan Stanley Investment Management sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Morgan Stanley Investment Management 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 472 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 Investment Management, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 472 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 Investment Management?

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 Investment Management's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	2	2	488
2023	6	6	441
2022	1	1	337

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Associate G-100-24123-949699	$169,000	New York, NY	May 2, 2024	Aug 19, 2025	474	Certified
Sr. Associate G-100-24012-637135	$135,000	New York, NY	Jan 12, 2024	May 27, 2025	501	Certified
Vice President, Private Credit & Equity G-100-23353-577753	$250,000	New York, NY	Dec 19, 2023	Apr 24, 2025	492	Certified
Senior Associate, Quant (033867.004341) G-100-23341-552556	$130,000	New York, NY	Dec 7, 2023	Apr 24, 2025	504	Certified
Associate, Portfolio Management (033867.004090) G-100-23270-385477	$107,000	New York, NY	Sep 27, 2023	Jan 11, 2025	472	Certified - Expired
Vice President, IM Fixed Income A-23142-45712	$220,000	New York, NY	May 23, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	377	Certified
Portfolio Management Associate A-23142-45521	$130,000	New York, NY	May 23, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	377	Certified
Vice President A-22355-77846	$200,000	New York, NY	Feb 21, 2023	Apr 19, 2024	423	Certified
Vice President A-22294-43749	$161,429	New York, NY	Nov 29, 2022	Nov 1, 2023	337	Certified-Expired

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