Question 1

Does Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Global Air Power US, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 481 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 Global Air Power US, LLC?

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 Global Air Power US, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2025	1	1	453
2024	2	2	485
2023	2	2	442

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Product Cost Excellence, Lead G-100-25050-707661	$140,000	Michigan City, IN	Feb 19, 2025	May 18, 2026	453	Certified
Senior Manufacturing Engineer G-100-24341-524924	$97,011	Michigan City, IN	Dec 6, 2024	Apr 7, 2026	487	Certified
Data Scientist, Aftermarket G-100-24212-232006	$131,498	Chicago, IL	Jul 30, 2024	Nov 25, 2025	483	Certified - Expired
Data Scientist, Finance G-100-23216-240506	$122,470	Chicago, IL	Aug 4, 2023	Nov 27, 2024	481	Certified - Expired
Mechanical Engineer – PLM Support G-100-23177-144495	$86,320	Michigan City, IN	Jun 26, 2023	Aug 2, 2024	403	Certified

Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC — Green Card PERM Data

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