Question 1

Does Popular Bank sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Popular Bank 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 478 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 Popular Bank, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 478 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 Popular Bank?

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 Popular Bank's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Popular Bank has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	468
2023	3	3	0	0	478

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Software Engineer G-100-24144-030133	$144,560	Rosemont, IL	May 23, 2024	Aug 21, 2025	455	Certified
Lead Software Engineer G-100-24103-883657	$144,560	Rosemont, IL	Apr 12, 2024	Aug 5, 2025	480	Certified
Senior Application Developer G-100-23270-386294	$134,118	Rosemont, IL	Sep 27, 2023	Jan 17, 2025	478	Certified - Expired
Senior Application Developer G-100-23270-386244	$134,118	Rosemont, IL	Sep 27, 2023	Jan 17, 2025	478	Certified - Expired
Senior Application Developer G-100-23270-386182	$134,118	Rosemont, IL	Sep 27, 2023	Jan 17, 2025	478	Certified - Expired

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