Question 1

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts 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 395 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 395 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts?

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 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	0	0	430
2022	3	3	0	0	331

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Director, Enterprise Information & Integration Architecture G-100-23314-495281	$214,000	Boston, MA	Nov 10, 2023	Mar 19, 2025	495	Certified - Expired
Cloud Platform Engineer A-23037-97819	$150,197	Boston, MA	Mar 3, 2023	Apr 12, 2024	406	Certified
Sr. Lead Analyst, Medicare Strategy A-23003-81471	$102,000	Boston, MA	Jan 12, 2023	Feb 6, 2024	390	Certified-Expired
Sr. Solution Architect - Emerging Technologies A-22333-64672	$185,000	Quincy, MA	Dec 8, 2022	Jan 11, 2024	399	Certified-Expired
Sr. Mgr. Engineering/Development & Support - Digital Solutions A-22236-11189	$170,000	Quincy, MA	Sep 23, 2022	Aug 18, 2023	329	Certified
RPA Senior Developer A-22087-31711	$121,560	Hingham, MA	Mar 28, 2022	Dec 19, 2022	266	Certified-Expired

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