Question 1

Does SONY Corporation OF America sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SONY Corporation OF America 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 494 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 SONY Corporation OF America, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 494 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 SONY Corporation OF America?

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 SONY Corporation OF America's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SONY Corporation OF America has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	0	0	494
2022	1	1	0	0	288

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Director, End User Productivity G-100-23334-535144	$165,600	Culver City, CA	Nov 30, 2023	Apr 8, 2025	495	Certified
Security Analyst [AID110] G-100-23333-530869	$103,100	Herndon, VA	Nov 29, 2023	Apr 7, 2025	495	Certified
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Technical Architect G-100-23261-356207	$140,000	Paramus, NJ	Sep 18, 2023	Jan 23, 2025	493	Certified - Expired
Assistant Director, End User Productivity A-22012-97102	$160,500	Culver City, CA	Feb 1, 2022	Nov 16, 2022	288	Certified-Expired

SONY Corporation OF America — Green Card PERM Data

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