Question 1

Does SMBC Nikko Securities America sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SMBC Nikko Securities America has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 510 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 Nikko Securities America, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 510 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 Nikko Securities America?

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 Nikko Securities America's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SMBC Nikko Securities America has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	514
2023	3	2	1	448
2022	1	1	0	289

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate, Debt Capital Markets G-100-24185-174524	$225,000	New York, NY	Jul 3, 2024	Dec 2, 2025	517	Certified
Analyst, Product Control Specialist G-100-24071-787969	$112,715	New York, NY	Mar 11, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	511	Certified
Vice President, Senior Business Analyst G-100-24067-778906	$170,000	New York, NY	Mar 7, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	515	Certified
Investment Banking Associate G-100-23318-501216	$200,000	New York, NY	Nov 14, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	510	Certified
VP, Trader, Fixed Income A-23079-15494	$225,000	New York, NY	Mar 20, 2023	Apr 8, 2024	385	Certified
VP, Trader, Fixed Income A-23023-91402	$225,000	New York, NY	Mar 20, 2023	Mar 20, 2023	0	Withdrawn
Debt Capital Markets Associate A-22227-06006	$150,000	New York, NY	Aug 17, 2022	Jun 2, 2023	289	Certified

SMBC Nikko Securities America — Green Card PERM Data

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