Question 1

Does Santander Investment Securities INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Santander Investment Securities INC. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 1 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Investment Securities INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 77 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 Investment Securities 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 Santander Investment Securities INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Santander Investment Securities INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (1 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	2	1	0	1	77
2016	1	0	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Vice President, Equity Capital Markets & Equity Syndicate A-17166-51403	$206,024	New York, NY	Jun 15, 2017	Jun 15, 2017	0	Withdrawn
Vice President, Systems and Processes (IT Project Manager) A-17080-15774	$100,000	New York, NY	Mar 22, 2017	Jun 7, 2017	77	Certified
Vice President, European Equity Sales A-16245-48705	$187,500	New York, NY	Sep 6, 2016	Mar 30, 2017	205	Withdrawn

Santander Investment Securities INC. — Green Card PERM Data

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