Question 1

Does SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 65 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 INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA 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 SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	4	4	0	0	63
2016	5	5	0	0	81

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Staff Software Engineer A-17082-16730	$178,000	San Mateo, CA	Apr 24, 2017	Jun 20, 2017	57	Certified
Staff Software Engineer A-17081-16145	$150,000	San Diego, CA	Apr 20, 2017	Jun 20, 2017	61	Certified
Senior Character Artist A-17022-93670	$103,000	Los Angeles, CA	Feb 7, 2017	Apr 25, 2017	77	Certified
Senior Software Engineer A-16365-86197	$150,000	San Mateo, CA	Jan 20, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	56	Certified-Expired
Artist A-16308-68148	$57,138	Bellevue, WA	Nov 14, 2016	Feb 2, 2017	80	Certified-Expired
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE A-16294-63744	$167,500	SAN MATEO, CA	Nov 3, 2016	Jan 31, 2017	89	Certified-Expired
SR. GAME DESIGNER A-16293-63214	$91,790	BELLEVUE, WA	Oct 27, 2016	Feb 8, 2017	104	Certified-Expired
SENIOR CHARACTER ARTIST A-16265-54692	$95,000	LOS ANGELES, CA	Oct 17, 2016	Dec 21, 2016	65	Certified-Expired
Graphics Programmer A-16265-54671	$110,000	Los Angeles, CA	Sep 27, 2016	Dec 1, 2016	65	Certified-Expired

SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC — Green Card PERM Data

SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC PERM & Green Card Filings

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

All PERM Filings

Similar Visa Sponsors

SUSE LLC

Smith Micro Software, Inc.

Armorblox, Inc.

Net Health

Amadeus Hospitality

Informed

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?