Question 1

Does Hachette BOOK Group, INC. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hachette BOOK Group, INC. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 287 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 Hachette BOOK Group, INC., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 287 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 Hachette BOOK Group, 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 Hachette BOOK Group, INC.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hachette BOOK Group, INC. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	2	2	453
2019	1	1	85
2017	1	1	160

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Lead Data Engineer/Data Architect G-100-23321-511133	$138,000	New York, NY	Nov 17, 2023	Mar 24, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Lead Data Engineer A-23034-97405	$157,477	New York, NY	Mar 8, 2023	Apr 24, 2024	413	Certified
Senior Data Engineer A-19122-00074	$132,600	New York, NY	May 2, 2019	Jul 26, 2019	85	Certified
Senior Database Developer A-17313-09008	N/A	New York, NY	Nov 9, 2017	Apr 18, 2018	160	Certified

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