Question 1

Does Univest Securities, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Univest Securities, LLC has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 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 Univest Securities, LLC, 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 Univest Securities, 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 Univest Securities, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Univest Securities, LLC has a 66.7% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 1 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	478
2024	1	1	0	519
2023	1	0	1	—

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Financial Analyst G-100-25013-615424	$82,285	New York, NY	Jan 13, 2025	May 6, 2026	478	Certified
Financial Analyst G-100-24282-393386	$82,285	New York, NY	Oct 8, 2024	Mar 11, 2026	519	Certified
VP of Sales and Trading A-23061-07853	$154,523	New York, NY	Mar 6, 2023	May 2, 2024	423	Denied

Univest Securities, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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