Question 1

Does Santander U.S. Capital Markets sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Santander U.S. Capital Markets has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 495 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 U.S. Capital Markets, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 495 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 U.S. Capital Markets?

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 U.S. Capital Markets's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Santander U.S. Capital Markets has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	504
2023	6	6	0	0	469

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Executive Director G-100-24191-182973	$270,000	New York, NY	Jul 9, 2024	Dec 4, 2025	513	Certified
Executive Director G-100-24053-741004	$230,000	New York, NY	Feb 22, 2024	Jul 1, 2025	495	Certified
Director of Research G-100-23361-593640	$260,000	New York, NY	Dec 27, 2023	May 6, 2025	496	Certified
Vice President G-100-23321-510741	$155,000	New York, NY	Nov 17, 2023	Jul 8, 2025	599	Certified
Executive Director, Head of FIG Syndicate, Americas G-100-23262-359332	$250,000	New York, NY	Sep 19, 2023	Jan 26, 2025	495	Certified - Expired
Vice President, Debt Capital Markets A-23066-09530	$200,000	New York, NY	Apr 17, 2023	May 13, 2024	392	Certified
Executive Director, Business Management, U.S. Markets, Santander CIB A-23048-03102	$270,012	New York, NY	Mar 8, 2023	May 17, 2024	436	Certified
Sr. Associate, Application Development A-23047-02807	$190,000	New York, NY	Feb 24, 2023	Mar 25, 2024	395	Certified-Expired

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