Question 1

Does National Futures Association sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. National Futures Association has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 363 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 National Futures Association, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 363 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 National Futures Association?

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 National Futures Association's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

National Futures Association has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	477
2021	1	1	158
2020	2	2	269

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quantitative Associate G-100-24108-895907	$160,000	Chicago, IL	Apr 17, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	477	Certified
Quantitative Associate G-100-24108-895854	$160,000	Chicago, IL	Apr 17, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	477	Certified
Quantitative Risk Associate A-21064-58733	$134,000	New York, NY	Mar 8, 2021	Aug 13, 2021	158	Certified
Quantitative Risk Associate A-20136-55110	$117,000	New York, NY	May 21, 2020	Nov 12, 2020	175	Certified-Expired
Quantitative Risk Associate A-20128-51688	$117,000	New York, NY	May 14, 2020	May 12, 2021	363	Certified

National Futures Association — Green Card PERM Data

National Futures Association PERM & Green Card Filings

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