Question 1

Does Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 457 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 Nebraska, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 457 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 Nebraska?

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 Nebraska's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	457
2023	1	1	495
2022	1	1	323

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Software Engineer G-100-24141-015317	$108,930	OMAHA, NE	May 20, 2024	Aug 20, 2025	457	Certified
Technical Analyst G-100-23278-412308	$84,198	OMAHA, NE	Oct 5, 2023	Feb 11, 2025	495	Certified - Expired
Sr. Software Engineer A-22264-25649	$112,341	Omaha, NE	Nov 17, 2022	Oct 6, 2023	323	Certified-Expired

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska — Green Card PERM Data

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska PERM & Green Card Filings

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