Question 1

Does Simmons Bank sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Simmons 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 496 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 Simmons Bank, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 496 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 Simmons 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 Simmons Bank's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Simmons Bank has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	377
2024	3	3	502
2023	1	1	503

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
IT Analyst IV G-100-25169-109475	$149,350	Dallas, TX	Jun 18, 2025	Jun 30, 2026	377	Certified
Manager of Model Risk Management G-100-24276-381563	$106,050	Little Rock, AR	Oct 2, 2024	Feb 27, 2026	513	Certified
Internal Controls Specialist G-100-24122-947356	$75,400	Little Rock, AR	May 1, 2024	Sep 9, 2025	496	Certified
Credit Analyst II G-100-24122-947313	$65,195	Little Rock, AR	May 1, 2024	Sep 9, 2025	496	Certified
Loan Portfolio Analyst II G-100-23349-570014	$67,900	Little Rock, AR	Dec 15, 2023	May 1, 2025	503	Certified

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