Question 1

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 Minnesota, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 66 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 Minnesota?

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 Minnesota's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota has a 90% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (9 certified, 1 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2018	1	1	0	50
2017	3	3	0	149
2016	6	5	1	66

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
SAP Developer Principal A-18243-13627	$110,000	Eagan, MN	Sep 18, 2018	Nov 7, 2018	50	Certified-Expired
Application Delivery Lead Sr A-17285-97800	N/A	Eagan, MN	Oct 19, 2017	Mar 8, 2018	140	Certified-Expired
SAP Developer Principal A-17118-31558	N/A	Eagan, MN	Jun 9, 2017	Feb 1, 2018	237	Certified-Expired
Systems Engineer Senior A-17020-93204	$104,500	Eagan, MN	Jan 20, 2017	Mar 30, 2017	69	Certified-Expired
Data Marketing Analyst Principal A-16362-84797	$138,900	Eagan, MN	Dec 30, 2016	Mar 17, 2017	77	Certified-Expired
Systems Engineer Senior A-16336-76137	$100,600	Eagan, MN	Dec 2, 2016	Jan 20, 2017	49	Withdrawn
Technical Engineer Sr (Middleware) (n/k/a Systems Engineer Sr) A-16323-72685	$92,000	Eagan, MN	Nov 23, 2016	Jan 27, 2017	65	Certified-Expired
Technical Engineer Sr (Middleware) (n/k/a Systems Engineer Sr) A-16323-72690	$92,000	Eagan, MN	Nov 22, 2016	Jan 27, 2017	66	Certified-Expired
Technical Engineer Sr (Middleware) (n/k/a Systems Engineer Sr) A-16323-72689	$92,000	Eagan, MN	Nov 22, 2016	Jan 27, 2017	66	Certified-Expired
Technical Engineer Sr (Middleware) (n/k/a Systems Engineer Sr) A-16323-72688	$92,000	Eagan, MN	Nov 22, 2016	Jan 27, 2017	66	Certified-Expired
Finance Test Analyst A-13025-34745	N/A	Eagan, MN	Mar 15, 2013	Apr 27, 2018	1,869	Denied

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