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PERM cases by fiscal year
Green-card labor certification cases for MERRILL LYNCH as published in DOL's PERM disclosure files. Each fiscal year counts the cases DOL decided that year (certified, denied or withdrawn); the certification rate excludes withdrawn cases. The median offered wage is the annualized wage on certified applications.
| Fiscal year | Cases | Certified | Denied | Withdrawn | Cert. rate | Median offered wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | 35 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 80.0% | $88,500 |
| FY 2009 | 84 | 80 | 0 | 4 | 100.0% | $96,482 |
| FY 2010 | 126 | 122 | 1 | 3 | 99.2% | $103,574 |
| FY 2011 | 98 | 97 | 1 | 0 | 99.0% | $120,000 |
| FY 2012 | 83 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $117,707 |
| FY 2013 | 37 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 97.3% | $120,000 |
| FY 2014 | 89 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $114,000 |
| FY 2015 | 61 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $125,133 |
| FY 2016 | 104 | 101 | 2 | 1 | 98.1% | $125,000 |
| FY 2017 | 52 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 98.1% | $122,000 |
| FY 2018 | 52 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% | $135,000 |
| FY 2019 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $130,000 |
| FY 2020 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $119,974 |
| FY 2021 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $131,000 |
| FY 2022 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $127,312 |
| FY 2023 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $128,050 |
| FY 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $107,500 |
| FY 2025 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $149,500 |
| FY 2026 (year-to-date) | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $142,100 |
| All years | 924 | 902 | 13 | 9 | 98.6% | — |
Recent volume — FY 2023: 16, FY 2024: 2, FY 2025: 12 cases. The busiest year on record was FY 2010 with 126 cases decided.
Current PERM case status
ImmiLane's case-status tracker re-scans DOL's public PERM records several times a day for cases filed since February 2025. For MERRILL LYNCH it currently tracks 14 filings: 10 certified, 4 still pending (4 in analyst review), 0 denied and 0 withdrawn. Certification rate among decided cases: 100.0%. Most recent filing seen: Jun 3, 2026.
- Certified10
- Analyst review4
DOL is currently adjudicating December 2025 filings (35% of that month processed, 9,052 cases remaining) — see the live PERM processing time tracker. Live tracker data as of Oct 3, 2026, 6:56 AM ET.
Job titles in these recent filings: Vice President; Software Engineer (3), Assistant Vice President; Software Engineer (2), Vice President; Ultra High Net Worth Portfolio Strategist (1), Vice President; Sr Retirement Product Manager (1), Vice President; Quant Inv Analyst (1), Vice President; Architect (1).
PERM processing time
DOL adjudicates PERM applications in filing-date order, not by employer, so a case from MERRILL LYNCH waits in the same queue as every other case filed the same month. As of Oct 3, 2026, 6:55 AM ET, DOL is working on December 2025 filings and recently decided cases averaged 303 days from filing to decision (certified cases 300 days). Audited cases take longer — see the PERM audits and RFIs guide.
Filing-to-decision times for this employer's certified PERM cases, by the fiscal year of the DOL decision (from DOL's PERM disclosure files):
| Decision FY | Certified cases | Median days | 25th pct. | 75th pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | 13 | 127 | 118 | 141 |
| FY 2021 | 16 | 188 | 180 | 212 |
| FY 2022 | 12 | 174 | 170 | 186 |
| FY 2023 | 16 | 264 | 246 | 280 |
| FY 2025 | 12 | 468 | 466 | 477 |
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Job titles sponsored
The most common job titles on MERRILL LYNCH's PERM applications (FY2020–FY2026 disclosure data; top 10 titles, 407 cases):
| PERM job title | Cases |
|---|---|
| Financial Analysts | 124 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Applications | 84 |
| Software Developers, Applications | 77 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 30 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 26 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 18 |
| Financial Managers | 16 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software | 11 |
| Associate | 11 |
| AVP; Programmer Prof MKTS | 10 |
Work locations
Primary worksite locations on MERRILL LYNCH's PERM applications, from DOL's PERM disclosure files for decisions in FY2020 – FY2026 Q2 (73 cases):
| Worksite state | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | 41 | 56.2% |
| NY | 16 | 21.9% |
| TX | 7 | 9.6% |
| FL | 4 | 5.5% |
| NC | 4 | 5.5% |
| IL | 1 | 1.4% |
| Worksite city | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pennington, NJ | 31 | 42.5% |
| New York, NY | 16 | 21.9% |
| Jersey City, NJ | 10 | 13.7% |
| Plano, TX | 4 | 5.5% |
| Charlotte, NC | 4 | 5.5% |
| Addison, TX | 3 | 4.1% |
| Miami, FL | 3 | 4.1% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1 | 1.4% |
H-1B salaries and LCA filings
In FY2025, MERRILL LYNCH had 15 certified H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) positions with a median offered salary of $154,669; about 100% of those positions were offered at or above the DOL prevailing wage. Across all years on record (FY 2008 onward) it has 3,994 LCA filings.
Top H-1B occupations by offered wage (FY2025, top 2):
| Occupation | LCAs | 10th pct. | Median | 90th pct. | Prevailing (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers SOC 15-1252.00 | 14 | $143,689 | $154,669 | $167,969 | $153,005 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers SOC 15-1253.00 | 1 | $148,990 | $148,990 | $148,990 | $128,856 |
| Fiscal year | LCA filings | Certified | Median offered wage | Median prevailing wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | 559 | 507 | $89,500 | $75,858 |
| FY 2009 | 257 | 240 | $95,000 | $82,014 |
| FY 2010 | 224 | 211 | $105,000 | $85,842 |
| FY 2011 | 395 | 383 | $95,000 | $84,885 |
| FY 2012 | 247 | 222 | $90,000 | $84,490 |
| FY 2013 | 339 | 320 | $95,000 | $87,714 |
| FY 2014 | 302 | 286 | $100,000 | $89,565 |
| FY 2015 | 264 | 257 | $105,000 | $91,104 |
| FY 2016 | 334 | 290 | $110,000 | $88,483 |
| FY 2017 | 315 | 298 | $120,000 | $77,272 |
| FY 2018 | 268 | 226 | $125,000 | $101,254 |
| FY 2019 | 355 | 338 | $131,125 | $106,371 |
| FY 2020 | 18 | 18 | $130,900 | $119,621 |
| FY 2021 | 23 | 23 | $132,600 | $101,754 |
| FY 2022 | 20 | 20 | $136,947 | $126,131 |
| FY 2023 | 9 | 9 | $131,253 | $104,603 |
| FY 2024 | 16 | 16 | $142,100 | $127,618 |
| FY 2025 | 15 | 15 | $154,669 | $153,005 |
| FY 2026 (year-to-date) | 34 | 34 | $156,761 | $153,005 |
Offered wages over time
| Fiscal year | PERM offered wage (median) | H-1B offered wage (median) | Prevailing wage (median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | $88,500 | $89,500 | $75,858 |
| FY 2009 | $96,482 | $95,000 | $82,014 |
| FY 2010 | $103,574 | $105,000 | $85,842 |
| FY 2011 | $120,000 | $95,000 | $84,885 |
| FY 2012 | $117,707 | $90,000 | $84,490 |
| FY 2013 | $120,000 | $95,000 | $87,714 |
| FY 2014 | $114,000 | $100,000 | $89,565 |
| FY 2015 | $125,133 | $105,000 | $91,104 |
| FY 2016 | $125,000 | $110,000 | $88,483 |
| FY 2017 | $122,000 | $120,000 | $77,272 |
| FY 2018 | $135,000 | $125,000 | $101,254 |
| FY 2019 | $130,000 | $131,125 | $106,371 |
| FY 2020 | $119,974 | $130,900 | $119,621 |
| FY 2021 | $131,000 | $132,600 | $101,754 |
| FY 2022 | $127,312 | $136,947 | $126,131 |
| FY 2023 | $128,050 | $131,253 | $104,603 |
| FY 2024 | $107,500 | $142,100 | $127,618 |
| FY 2025 | $149,500 | $154,669 | $153,005 |
| FY 2026 | $142,100 | $156,761 | $153,005 |
Annualized medians of certified filings. PERM (green card) wages come from the ETA-9089 offered wage, H-1B offered and prevailing wages from the ETA-9035 LCA disclosure. FY2026 is year-to-date.
Frequently asked questions
Does MERRILL LYNCH sponsor green cards?
Yes. DOL disclosure data shows 924 PERM labor certification applications from MERRILL LYNCH between FY 2008 and FY 2026. PERM is the first step of the employer-sponsored (EB-2/EB-3) green card process. The live tracker also shows 4 of its recent filings still pending with DOL.
What is MERRILL LYNCH's PERM approval rate?
98.6%: 902 of 915 adjudicated cases (certified plus denied, withdrawn cases excluded) were certified across all years in DOL disclosure data. Among cases in the live tracker decided since February 2025, the certification rate is 100.0%.
How long does PERM take at MERRILL LYNCH?
DOL processes PERM in filing-date order regardless of employer. As of Oct 3, 2026, 6:55 AM ET it is adjudicating December 2025 filings, and recently decided cases averaged 303 days from filing to decision.
Which jobs does MERRILL LYNCH sponsor for green cards?
The most common PERM job titles are Financial Analysts, Computer Software Engineers, Applications, Software Developers, Applications, Personal Financial Advisors, Computer Systems Analysts.
How much does MERRILL LYNCH pay H-1B workers?
The median offered H-1B salary in FY2025 LCA filings was $154,669 across 15 certified positions, and about 100% of positions were at or above the DOL prevailing wage.
Where are MERRILL LYNCH's sponsored jobs located?
The most common primary worksite states on its PERM applications are NJ (41), NY (16), TX (7), FL (4).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — PERM (ETA-9089) and LCA (ETA-9035) disclosure files, FY 2008–FY 2026 (FY2026 year-to-date; fiscal years run October–September and reflect the year of DOL's decision); ImmiLane live PERM case-status tracker (filings since November 2024, updated Oct 3, 2026, 6:56 AM ET). Rank is by PERM filing volume among 98,088 employers in the same disclosure data. Page updated Oct 3, 2026.
Informational only — not legal advice. ImmiLane is an independent data project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MERRILL LYNCH, the U.S. Department of Labor, USCIS, or the Department of State. Employer names appear as filed with DOL; figures are compiled from public disclosure data and may differ from an employer's own records.