Question 1

Does Community Health Plan of Washington sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Community Health Plan of Washington 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 104 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 Community Health Plan of Washington, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 104 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 Community Health Plan of Washington?

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 Community Health Plan of Washington's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Community Health Plan of Washington has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2021	1	1	0	0	169
2018	2	2	0	0	81

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Manager, Business Intelligence & Reporting A-20352-34304	$171,226	Seattle, WA	Jan 11, 2021	Jun 29, 2021	169	Certified
Business Intelligence Lead A-18254-17073	$103,895	Seattle, WA	Oct 3, 2018	Jan 15, 2019	104	Certified-Expired
Senior Business Solutions Analyst A-18157-83579	N/A	Seattle, WA	Jun 27, 2018	Aug 24, 2018	58	Certified

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