Question 1

Does Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 484 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 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.?

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 Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	486
2016	1	1	0	0	65

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director of Advanced Technology G-100-24351-546879	$193,419	Chicago, IL	Dec 16, 2024	Apr 14, 2026	484	Certified
Senior Accountant G-100-24348-543652	$105,373	Chicago, IL	Dec 13, 2024	Apr 14, 2026	487	Certified
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer A-16200-33563	$68,931	Chicago, IL	Aug 23, 2016	Oct 27, 2016	65	Certified-Expired

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