Question 1

Does Parallax Volatility Advisers, LP sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Parallax Volatility Advisers, LP has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 396 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 Parallax Volatility Advisers, LP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 396 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 Parallax Volatility Advisers, LP?

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 Parallax Volatility Advisers, LP's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Parallax Volatility Advisers, LP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	3	2	0	1	441
2019	1	1	0	0	63

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Quantitative Analyst G-100-23334-532708	$90,000	Seattle, WA	Nov 30, 2023	Apr 2, 2025	489	Certified - Expired
Quantitative Analyst G-100-23303-464087	$165,000	San Francisco, CA	Oct 30, 2023	Dec 3, 2024	400	Withdrawn
Risk Analyst A-23037-97806	$165,000	San Francisco, CA	Feb 17, 2023	Mar 15, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Senior DevOps Engineer A-19064-78948	$157,706	San Francisco, CA	Mar 21, 2019	May 23, 2019	63	Certified

Parallax Volatility Advisers, LP — Green Card PERM Data

Parallax Volatility Advisers, LP PERM & Green Card Filings

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