Question 1

Does UBS Asset Management Americas sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UBS Asset Management Americas has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 288 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 UBS Asset Management Americas, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 288 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 UBS Asset Management Americas?

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 UBS Asset Management Americas's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UBS Asset Management Americas has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	498
2022	6	6	289
2020	2	2	174

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Director, Associate Portfolio Manager - Investment G-100-24208-224842	$143,125	New York, NY	Jul 26, 2024	Dec 16, 2025	508	Certified
Director, Private Pensions Latam Client Relationship Manager G-100-24123-948932	$160,000	New York, NY	May 2, 2024	Sep 2, 2025	488	Certified
Executive Director, Portfolio Manager A-22320-58791	$245,000	New York, NY	Dec 1, 2022	Nov 3, 2023	337	Certified-Expired
Director, Portfolio Manager A-22252-18851	$175,000	New York, NY	Nov 21, 2022	Oct 10, 2023	323	Certified-Expired
Associate Director, Business Manager A-22199-89885	$108,389	New York, NY	Sep 12, 2022	Jul 13, 2023	304	Certified
Director, Big Data and Cloud Platform Specialist A-22126-51538	$195,000	New York, NY	May 26, 2022	Jan 26, 2023	245	Certified-Expired
Associate Director, Investment Specialist A-22083-30466	$115,000	Chicago, IL	Apr 15, 2022	Dec 28, 2022	257	Certified-Expired
Associate Director, Data Analyst A-22083-30087	$119,558	Chicago, IL	Apr 1, 2022	Dec 28, 2022	271	Certified-Expired
Associate Director, Quantitative Analyst, Head of Active Equity Analytics A-20272-04607	$95,000	New York, NY	Dec 2, 2020	Jun 4, 2021	184	Certified
Director, Portfolio Manager A-20020-08816	$91,000	Chicago, IL	May 11, 2020	Oct 22, 2020	164	Certified-Expired

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UBS Asset Management Americas PERM & Green Card Filings

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