Question 1

Does Valley Bank sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Valley Bank 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 208 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 Valley Bank, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 208 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 Valley Bank?

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 Valley Bank's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Valley Bank has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	0	1	—
2023	1	1	0	525
2020	1	1	0	208

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Data Scientist Manager G-100-25353-499611	$144,050	Morristown, NJ	Dec 19, 2025	Jan 28, 2026	40	Withdrawn
Data Analyst, Internal Audit G-100-23335-536698	$103,000	Morristown, NJ	Dec 1, 2023	May 9, 2025	525	Certified
Quantitative Model Analyst A-20247-95622	$125,000	Wayne, NJ	Oct 8, 2020	May 4, 2021	208	Certified

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