Question 1

Does Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 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 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 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 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company?

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 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	3	3	485
2022	1	1	287
2020	3	3	200

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior DevOps Engineer G-100-24241-301471	$157,643	Boston, MA	Aug 28, 2024	Dec 23, 2025	482	Certified
Business Solution Manager G-100-24201-208746	$120,994	Boston, MA	Jul 19, 2024	Nov 21, 2025	490	Certified
Software Developer G-100-24151-052908	$157,643	Boston, MA	May 30, 2024	Sep 24, 2025	482	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-22221-02955	$145,000	Boston, MA	Aug 23, 2022	Jun 6, 2023	287	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-20315-19239	$130,000	Boston, MA	Nov 13, 2020	May 28, 2021	196	Certified
Software Engineer A-20315-19053	$117,875	Boston, MA	Nov 13, 2020	May 25, 2021	193	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-20266-02676	$128,627	Boston, MA	Sep 30, 2020	Apr 29, 2021	211	Certified

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