Question 1

Does Sony Pictures Television sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sony Pictures Television has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 361 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 Pictures Television, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 361 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 Pictures Television?

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 Pictures Television's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Sony Pictures Television has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	1	1	0	493
2023	2	2	0	467
2022	2	2	0	379
2017	3	2	1	151

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manager, International Research G-100-24211-228448	$95,826	Culver City, CA	Jul 29, 2024	Dec 4, 2025	493	Certified
Data Scientist G-100-23254-337392	$105,000	Culver City, CA	Sep 11, 2023	Jan 24, 2025	501	Certified - Expired
Senior Analyst, Sales Planning G-100-23194-186362	$65,500	Culver City, CA	Jul 13, 2023	Sep 18, 2024	433	Certified
Executive Director, Primary Research A-22213-97947	$124,300	Culver City, CA	Aug 23, 2022	May 23, 2023	273	Certified
Contracts Manager, Business Affairs A-22213-97950	$85,654	Culver City, CA	Aug 22, 2022	Dec 20, 2023	485	Certified-Expired
Technical Project Manager (Digital) A-17313-08913	N/A	Culver City, CA	Dec 4, 2017	Sep 18, 2018	288	Withdrawn
Executive Director, TV Programming & Strategy A-17282-96331	N/A	Culver City, CA	Oct 31, 2017	Mar 26, 2018	146	Certified-Expired
Digital Account Services Manager (Crackle & PlayStation) A-17269-91838	N/A	Culver City, CA	Oct 16, 2017	Mar 21, 2018	156	Certified-Expired

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