Question 1

Does Regions Bank sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Regions Bank has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 232 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 Regions Bank, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 232 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 Regions 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 Regions Bank's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Regions Bank has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2022	2	2	0	0	288
2020	2	2	0	0	215

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Credit Risk Management Consumer Credit Administrator A-22229-07203	$103,834	Hoover, AL	Sep 27, 2022	Aug 22, 2023	329	Certified
Senior Data and Analytics Analyst A-22143-59315	$63,024	Birmingham, AL	Jun 29, 2022	Mar 2, 2023	246	Certified-Expired
Inbound Database Marketing Administrator A-20230-89103	$151,923	Birmingham, AL	Oct 7, 2020	May 7, 2021	212	Certified
Outbound Database Marketing Administrator A-20226-88224	$49,795	Birmingham, AL	Oct 7, 2020	May 12, 2021	217	Certified

Regions Bank — Green Card PERM Data

Regions Bank PERM & Green Card Filings

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