Question 1

Does Berkshire Hathaway sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Berkshire Hathaway has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 90 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 Berkshire Hathaway, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 90 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 Berkshire Hathaway?

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 Berkshire Hathaway's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Berkshire Hathaway has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2022	2	2	415
2019	2	2	71
2017	2	2	72

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Engineer A-22161-70063	$119,850	San Ramon, CA	Jun 29, 2022	Sep 19, 2023	447	Certified
Senior Director Technical Architecture A-22084-31141	$170,000	Boston, MA	Apr 1, 2022	Apr 19, 2023	383	Certified
Senior Engineer A-19155-13740	$116,500	Boston, MA	Jun 12, 2019	Jul 25, 2019	43	Certified
Senior Software Developer A-18365-57643	$122,283	Boston, MA	Jan 8, 2019	Apr 17, 2019	99	Certified
Senior CAT Engineer A-17128-35449	$125,000	San Ramon, CA	May 19, 2017	Aug 7, 2017	80	Certified
Technical Architect A-17032-97785	$140,338	Boston, MA	Feb 27, 2017	May 2, 2017	64	Certified

Berkshire Hathaway — Green Card PERM Data

Berkshire Hathaway PERM & Green Card Filings

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