Question 1

Does Wells Fargo Securities sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Wells Fargo Securities 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 268 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 Wells Fargo Securities, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 268 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 Wells Fargo Securities?

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 Wells Fargo Securities's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Wells Fargo Securities has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days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	2	1	1	482
2022	2	2	0	271
2017	3	3	0	105

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Securities Research Associate (001879) G-100-24199-204093	$133,300	New York, NY	Jul 17, 2024	Aug 21, 2025	400	Withdrawn
Senior Securities Algorithmic Trader (000523) G-100-24122-947028	$120,400	Charlotte, NC	May 1, 2024	Aug 26, 2025	482	Certified
Wells Fargo Securities Associate A-21287-58849	$140,000	New York, NY	Apr 11, 2022	Jan 4, 2023	268	Certified-Expired
Market Risk Officer A-21288-59070	$277,040	San Francisco, CA	Apr 6, 2022	Jan 5, 2023	274	Certified-Expired
Vice President, Asset Backed Finance - Consumer Finance A-17233-78180	N/A	Charlotte, NC	Oct 24, 2017	Mar 13, 2018	140	Certified-Expired
Vice President, XVA Quant (X-Value Adjustments) A-17163-49476	N/A	New York, NY	Jul 11, 2017	Nov 1, 2017	113	Certified-Expired
Quantitative Analyst - VP (Mathematician) A-16263-54089	$225,000	New York, NY	Jan 12, 2017	Mar 16, 2017	63	Certified-Expired

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