Question 1

Does NASDAQ Stock Market LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NASDAQ Stock Market LLC has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 207 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 NASDAQ Stock Market LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 207 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 NASDAQ Stock Market LLC?

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 NASDAQ Stock Market LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

NASDAQ Stock Market LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	1	1	0	498
2023	3	3	0	472
2020	3	3	0	232
2019	2	2	0	49
2018	1	1	0	204
2017	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Listing Associate G-100-24064-768558	$82,285	New York, NY	Mar 4, 2024	Jul 15, 2025	498	Certified
Senior Software Developer G-100-23317-498417	$109,283	New York, NY	Nov 13, 2023	Apr 3, 2025	507	Certified - Expired
Software Developer Senior Specialist G-100-23257-346526	$158,002	New York, NY	Sep 14, 2023	Feb 11, 2025	516	Certified - Expired
Data Science Manager G-100-23205-209177	$150,000	Boston, MA	Jul 24, 2023	Aug 20, 2024	393	Certified
Database Administration Specialist A-20265-02284	$107,127	New York, NY	Oct 30, 2020	Sep 10, 2021	315	Certified
Systems Administration Specialist A-20265-01803	$110,947	Lakewood, CO	Oct 15, 2020	May 10, 2021	207	Certified
Computer Security Incident Response Analyst A-20094-39042	$135,000	Philadelphia, PA	May 14, 2020	Nov 3, 2020	173	Certified-Expired
Software Developer Senior Specialist A-19135-05530	$138,861	New York, NY	Jun 7, 2019	Jul 26, 2019	49	Certified
Software Developer Senior Specialist A-19134-04869	$145,905	Shelton, CT	Jun 7, 2019	Jul 26, 2019	49	Certified
SENIOR QA TESTER ANALYST A-18094-59119	$106,038	PHILADELPHIA, PA	Apr 2, 2018	Oct 23, 2018	204	Certified-Expired
Senior Financial Planning & Analyst A-17191-61205	$96,574	New York, NY	Aug 7, 2017	Aug 30, 2017	23	Withdrawn

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