Question 1

Does New York Mercantile Exchange Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. New York Mercantile Exchange Inc. has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 143 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 New York Mercantile Exchange Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 143 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 New York Mercantile Exchange Inc.?

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 New York Mercantile Exchange Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

New York Mercantile Exchange Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	0	1	—
2023	1	1	0	513
2022	1	1	0	275
2021	2	2	0	152
2020	2	2	0	210
2018	5	4	1	64

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Software Engineer G-100-24158-079591	$141,315	Houston, TX	Jun 6, 2024	Oct 18, 2024	134	Withdrawn
Sr. Software Engineer - Java G-100-23347-564908	$158,100	Houston, TX	Dec 13, 2023	May 9, 2025	513	Certified
Security Engineer II A-22098-38279	$110,000	New York, NY	May 3, 2022	Feb 2, 2023	275	Certified-Expired
Sr. Pricing & Valuation Associate A-20314-18328	$106,900	New York, NY	Jan 29, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	152	Certified
Sr. Pricing & Valuation Associate A-20314-18318	$106,900	New York, NY	Jan 29, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	152	Certified
Sr. Quantitative Risk Management Associate A-20141-56387	$112,000	New York, NY	Sep 21, 2020	Apr 19, 2021	210	Certified
Sr. Quantitative Risk Management Associate A-20140-56380	$112,000	New York, NY	Sep 21, 2020	Apr 19, 2021	210	Certified
Sr. Quantitative Risk Management Associate (development) A-18257-18313	$100,400	New York, NY	Sep 25, 2018	Nov 6, 2018	42	Certified-Expired
Sr. Quantitative Risk Management Associate A-18260-18797	$165,006	New York, NY	Sep 20, 2018	Nov 28, 2018	69	Certified-Expired
Manager Quantitative Risk Management (development) A-18213-03555	$137,696	New York, NY	Aug 17, 2018	Oct 17, 2018	61	Certified-Expired
Manager Quantitative Risk Management (development) A-18206-01243	N/A	New York, NY	Jul 31, 2018	Jul 31, 2018	0	Withdrawn
Manager Risk Management A-18113-66595	N/A	New York, NY	Jun 1, 2018	Aug 14, 2018	74	Certified

New York Mercantile Exchange Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

New York Mercantile Exchange Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

Gemini Software Services, LLC

Univest Securities, LLC.

Creditex Group INC

Latour Trading LLC

NEX Services North America LLC

ICE Clear US, INC

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?