Question 1

Does Nasdaq sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nasdaq has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 449 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 Nasdaq, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 449 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 Nasdaq?

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 Nasdaq's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Nasdaq has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	483
2023	4	4	451
2022	1	1	238
2017	1	1	74
2016	1	1	80

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Business Intelligence Specialist G-100-24213-233589	$108,306	New York, NY	Jul 30, 2024	Dec 1, 2025	489	Certified
Software Developer Senior Specialist G-100-24207-221576	$169,229	New York, NY	Jul 25, 2024	Dec 1, 2025	494	Certified
Junior Motion Designer G-100-24134-989831	$55,994	New York, NY	May 13, 2024	Aug 20, 2025	464	Certified
Software Developer Senior Specialist - EXCH G-100-23363-597580	$140,046	Philadelphia, PA	Dec 28, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	484	Certified
Senior Auditor G-100-23263-363069	$87,942	New York, NY	Sep 20, 2023	Jan 17, 2025	485	Certified - Expired
Lead Risk Management Analyst G-100-23209-223029	$146,370	New York, NY	Jul 28, 2023	Oct 3, 2024	433	Certified - Expired
Senior Accountant A-23009-84381	$87,675	Rockville, MD	Jan 18, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	400	Certified-Expired
Treasury Specialist A-22020-00534	$92,248	New York, NY	Feb 11, 2022	Oct 7, 2022	238	Certified-Expired
Software Developer A-17018-92077	$85,000	New York, NY	Feb 13, 2017	Apr 28, 2017	74	Certified
Risk Management Specialist A-16286-61026	$100,000	New York, NY	Oct 25, 2016	Jan 13, 2017	80	Certified-Expired

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