Question 1

Does Bluecross Blueshield Association sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bluecross Blueshield Association has filed 10 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 453 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 Bluecross Blueshield Association, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 453 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 Bluecross Blueshield Association?

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 Bluecross Blueshield Association's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Bluecross Blueshield Association has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	3	0	0	469
2023	7	7	0	0	448

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Engineer III G-100-24166-113766	$148,455	Chicago, IL	Jun 14, 2024	Sep 4, 2025	447	Certified
Software Engineer III G-100-24100-868692	$132,000	Chicago, IL	Apr 9, 2024	Jul 24, 2025	471	Certified
Software Engineer III G-100-24009-627955	$144,560	Chicago, IL	Jan 9, 2024	May 13, 2025	490	Certified
Tech Solutions Lead G-100-23348-568210	$145,000	Chicago, IL	Dec 14, 2023	Apr 16, 2025	489	Certified
Active Directory Administrator G-100-23348-568093	$137,218	Chicago, IL	Dec 14, 2023	Apr 16, 2025	489	Certified
Software Architect G-100-23271-390219	$135,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 28, 2023	Dec 6, 2024	435	Certified - Expired
Technical Solutions Director G-100-23254-335691	$183,269	Chicago, IL	Sep 11, 2023	Dec 6, 2024	452	Certified - Expired
Production Verification Analyst II G-100-23254-334014	$115,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 10, 2023	Dec 6, 2024	453	Certified - Expired
Director, Data Warehouse Operations G-100-23216-240501	$146,970	Washington, DC	Aug 4, 2023	Oct 4, 2024	427	Certified - Expired
Technical Solutions Lead A-23110-30161	$122,000	Chicago, IL	May 8, 2023	May 22, 2024	380	Certified

Bluecross Blueshield Association — Green Card PERM Data

Bluecross Blueshield Association PERM & Green Card Filings

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