Question 1

Does BlackRock Institutional Services, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BlackRock Institutional Services, Inc. has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 392 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 Institutional Services, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 392 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 Institutional Services, Inc.?

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 Institutional Services, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BlackRock Institutional Services, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	383
2024	1	1	463
2023	3	3	415
2022	2	2	376

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Associate, Securities Lending Analytics G-100-25164-088104	$146,800	New York, NY	Jun 12, 2025	Jun 30, 2026	383	Certified
Associate G-100-24103-883085	$130,000	New York, NY	Apr 12, 2024	Jul 19, 2025	463	Certified
Vice President, Applications Engineering G-100-23324-514707	$202,500	New York, NY	Nov 20, 2023	Mar 14, 2025	480	Certified - Expired
Vice President, Head of Analytics for Securities Lending, Global Lending & Liquidity group A-22131-53602	$222,500	New York, NY	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 16, 2024	392	Certified-Expired
Director, Aladdin Product Group, Securities Lending A-22328-62939	$230,000	New York, NY	Jan 6, 2023	Jan 12, 2024	371	Certified-Expired
Vice President, Systems Software Engineering A-22363-80225	$200,000	New York, NY	Dec 30, 2022	Jan 29, 2024	395	Certified-Expired
Associate, Software Engineer, Applications A-22313-54630	$140,000	New York, NY	Dec 23, 2022	Dec 15, 2023	357	Certified-Expired

BlackRock Institutional Services, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

BlackRock Institutional Services, Inc. PERM & Green Card Filings

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