Question 1

Does BlackRock Index Services, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BlackRock Index Services, LLC has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 450 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 BlackRock Index Services, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 450 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 BlackRock Index Services, 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 BlackRock Index Services, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BlackRock Index Services, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	471
2023	4	4	0	0	428

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate, Applied Analytics G-100-24107-891763	$123,500	Atlanta, GA	Apr 16, 2024	Jul 19, 2025	459	Certified
Vice President, Applied Analytics G-100-24019-653646	$171,000	New York, NY	Jan 19, 2024	May 16, 2025	483	Certified
Vice President G-100-23342-553835	$145,000	Wilmington, DE	Dec 8, 2023	Apr 14, 2025	493	Certified
Associate, Data Engineering G-100-23226-261663	$122,262	Wilmington, DE	Aug 14, 2023	Oct 28, 2024	441	Certified - Expired
Associate, Data Operations A-23027-93821	$110,000	Wilmington, DE	Apr 26, 2023	Apr 22, 2024	362	Certified
Associate, Applied Analytics A-22357-78611	$110,000	Wilmington, DE	Jan 10, 2023	Mar 1, 2024	416	Certified-Expired

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