Just a nit, really: this is true at smaller companies but many bigger companies have a "batch PERM" system such that individuals essentially skip the wage deter

Just a nit, really: this is true at smaller companies but many bigger companies have a "batch PERM" system such that individuals essentially skip the wage determination and recruitment steps. See e.g. [1]. In such cases hiring to PERM approval is 7-11 months. [1] https://www.teamblind.com/post/Which-companies-have-a-BATCH-PERM-process-TL262C5y https://www.teamblind.com/post/Which-companies-have-a-BATCH-...