Question 1

Does BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 70 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 SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 70 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 SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA?

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 SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	6	6	0	0	59
2016	3	3	0	0	139

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Technical Lead, IT CQ Apps- ESB A-17139-40688	$121,888	El Dorado Hills, CA	Jun 2, 2017	Sep 15, 2017	105	Certified
App Prog IV Cons/Lead A-17080-15874	$123,870	San Francisco, CA	Apr 26, 2017	Jun 12, 2017	47	Certified
QA Data Analyst Sr. A-17065-09489	$123,870	San Francisco, CA	Apr 19, 2017	Jun 12, 2017	54	Certified
Senior SQL/Shell Script Developer A-17052-05259	$100,700	San Francisco, CA	Feb 27, 2017	Apr 24, 2017	56	Certified
Senior SQL/Shell Script Developer A-17052-05218	$100,700	San Francisco, CA	Feb 27, 2017	May 1, 2017	63	Certified
Systems Analyst IV A-16349-80665	$134,389	San Francisco, CA	Jan 6, 2017	Mar 17, 2017	70	Certified-Expired
Sr. Web Programmer A-16319-70876	$121,888	El Dorado Hills, CA	Dec 19, 2016	Feb 28, 2017	71	Certified-Expired
Sr. Consultant/Lead, App. Support: Facets Core Batch Spc. A-16215-38323	$138,362	San Francisco, CA	Aug 16, 2016	Nov 3, 2016	79	Certified-Expired
Business-EDGE Programmer-Senior A-16076-85016	$90,355	San Francisco, CA	Apr 14, 2016	Jan 5, 2017	266	Certified-Expired

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