Question 1

Does Sony Music Entertainment sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sony Music Entertainment has filed 16 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 13 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 351 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 Music Entertainment, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 351 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 Music Entertainment?

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 Music Entertainment's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sony Music Entertainment has a 92.9% PERM approval rate across 16 total applications (13 certified, 1 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	2	1	0	1	419
2024	3	2	0	1	492
2023	3	3	0	0	450
2022	3	3	0	0	275
2021	1	1	0	0	139
2020	2	2	0	0	209
2019	1	0	1	0	—
2017	1	1	0	0	91

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate Director, Marketing G-100-25113-896994	$93,000	New York, NY	Apr 23, 2025	Jul 7, 2025	75	Withdrawn
Associate Director, Global Digital Projects, Global Tech* G-100-25093-828540	$116,000	New York, NY	Apr 3, 2025	May 27, 2026	419	Certified
Product Design Manager G-100-24200-206819	$150,800	New York, NY	Jul 18, 2024	Nov 5, 2025	475	Withdrawn
Associate Director, Global Technology Project Manager G-100-24100-870184	$157,768	New York, NY	Apr 9, 2024	Aug 7, 2025	485	Certified
Senior Vice President, New Business* G-100-24016-643191	$175,000	New York, NY	Jan 16, 2024	May 28, 2025	498	Certified
Senior Analyst- IT Business G-100-23304-468743	$63,357	New York, NY	Oct 31, 2023	Feb 21, 2025	479	Certified - Expired
Senior Director, Business & Partner Development G-100-23208-221088	$125,000	Miami, FL	Jul 27, 2023	Nov 7, 2024	469	Certified - Expired
Copyright Analyst A-23009-84215	$77,979	New York, NY	Jan 17, 2023	Feb 22, 2024	401	Certified-Expired
Architect, Digital Systems A-22172-75605	$145,454	New York, NY	Sep 14, 2022	Jul 12, 2023	301	Certified
Director, Artist Relations and Marketing A-22112-44953	$94,000	Coconut Grove, FL	Jun 27, 2022	Feb 27, 2023	245	Certified-Expired
Director of Artist Services A-22108-42184	$108,285	New York, NY	May 18, 2022	Feb 21, 2023	279	Certified-Expired
Associate Director International Marketing Latin Iberia Region A-21035-49093	$85,400	Coconut Grove, FL	Mar 18, 2021	Aug 4, 2021	139	Certified
Vice President, Sales (Arista Records) A-20223-86554	$154,500	New York, NY	Oct 21, 2020	May 10, 2021	201	Certified
Technical Lead of Data Services A-20223-86657	$123,552	New York, NY	Oct 6, 2020	May 10, 2021	216	Certified
Security Engineer A-19268-62947	$180,000	New York, NY	Nov 22, 2019	Apr 26, 2021	521	Denied
Technical Java Specialist A-17109-26901	$131,997	Rutherford, NJ	May 16, 2017	Aug 15, 2017	91	Certified

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