Question 1

Does Santander Holdings USA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Santander Holdings USA has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 240 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 Santander Holdings USA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 240 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 Santander Holdings USA?

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 Santander Holdings USA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Santander Holdings USA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	481
2023	1	1	402
2017	2	2	61
2016	1	1	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Executive Director, Project Management G-100-24125-957495	$250,000	New York, NY	May 3, 2024	Aug 27, 2025	481	Certified
Senior Supervisor, IT Audit G-100-24124-953854	$147,181	Dorchester, MA	May 3, 2024	Aug 27, 2025	481	Certified
Associate Director, Business Management A-23005-82777	$150,000	Miami, FL	Jan 23, 2023	Feb 29, 2024	402	Certified-Expired
PMO Program Manager A-17100-23083	$160,000	Boston, MA	Apr 12, 2017	Jun 19, 2017	68	Certified
Model Development Risk Director A-17080-15778	$165,000	Boston, MA	Mar 22, 2017	May 15, 2017	54	Certified
Strategy Consultant A-16321-71953	$85,000	Boston, MA	Nov 17, 2016	Feb 3, 2017	78	Certified-Expired

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