Question 1

Does Hitachi America, Ltd. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hitachi America, Ltd. has filed 12 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 12 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 105 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 Hitachi America, Ltd., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 105 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 Hitachi America, Ltd.?

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 Hitachi America, Ltd.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hitachi America, Ltd. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 12 total applications (12 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	431
2022	1	1	358
2020	1	1	180
2018	3	3	104
2017	5	5	105

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Technical Project Manager- IoT Analytics Solutions G-100-23354-582897	$200,000	Santa Clara, CA	Dec 20, 2023	Apr 25, 2025	492	Certified
HRIS Project Manager and Team Lead A-22324-60726	$93,600	Santa Clara, CA	Jan 6, 2023	Jan 11, 2024	370	Certified-Expired
Researcher A-22324-60722	$82,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Dec 28, 2022	Dec 21, 2023	358	Certified-Expired
Senior Manager, Accounting A-20337-27359	$120,037	Tarrytown, NY	Dec 10, 2020	Jun 8, 2021	180	Certified
Researcher, Engine Systems A-18227-08043	$76,648	Farmington Hills, MI	Oct 5, 2018	Jan 15, 2019	102	Certified-Expired
Web Strategist, Branding and Corporate Communications Group A-18068-51007	N/A	Tarrytown, NY	Mar 13, 2018	Jun 25, 2018	104	Certified
Research Scientist A-18059-48259	N/A	Santa Clara, CA	Mar 5, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	106	Certified
Manager, Environmental and CSR Activities A-17321-11823	N/A	Tarrytown, NY	Dec 1, 2017	Jul 25, 2018	236	Certified
Researcher, Automotive Product Research Laboratory A-17108-26155	$78,000	Farmington Hills, MI	Apr 25, 2017	Jul 11, 2017	77	Certified
Researcher, Automotive Products Lab A-16327-73978	$90,896	Farmington Hills, MI	Feb 1, 2017	Apr 19, 2017	77	Certified
Researcher, Suspension A-16300-65394	$76,773	Farmington Hills, MI	Jan 19, 2017	Mar 24, 2017	64	Certified-Expired
Researcher, Automotive Products Lab, Research and Development A-16299-65130	$76,773	Farmington Hills, MI	Jan 13, 2017	Mar 24, 2017	70	Certified-Expired

Hitachi America, Ltd. — Green Card PERM Data

Hitachi America, Ltd. PERM & Green Card Filings

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