Question 1

Does SMBC MANUBANK sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SMBC MANUBANK 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 478 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 SMBC MANUBANK, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 478 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 SMBC MANUBANK?

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 SMBC MANUBANK's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SMBC MANUBANK has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	494
2023	2	2	0	0	436

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer - Data G-100-24211-230054	$164,819	Los Angeles, CA	Jul 29, 2024	Dec 16, 2025	505	Certified
Software Engineer - Quality G-100-24058-753039	$177,029	Los Angeles, CA	Feb 27, 2024	Jun 23, 2025	482	Certified
Vice President, Engineering G-100-23273-401830	$165,000	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 29, 2023	Jan 14, 2025	473	Certified - Expired
Senior Software Engineer - iOS A-23023-91780	$147,410	Los Angeles, CA	Jan 31, 2023	Mar 4, 2024	398	Certified-Expired

SMBC MANUBANK — Green Card PERM Data

SMBC MANUBANK PERM & Green Card Filings

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