Question 1

Does Excellus BlueCross BlueShield sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has filed 19 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 19 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 189 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 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 189 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 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield?

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 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has a 100% PERM approval rate across 19 total applications (19 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	3	3	454
2022	6	6	277
2021	1	1	173
2020	3	3	176
2019	3	3	80
2018	3	3	102

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Software Developer ETL G-100-23342-554579	$103,210	Rochester, NY	Dec 8, 2023	Apr 23, 2025	502	Certified
Test Engineer III G-100-23229-274244	$97,157	Rochester, NY	Aug 17, 2023	Oct 23, 2024	433	Certified - Expired
Software Developer ETL III G-100-23229-274240	$103,257	Rochester, NY	Aug 17, 2023	Oct 17, 2024	427	Certified - Expired
Test Engineer III A-22158-67575	$72,093	Rochester, NY	Jul 15, 2022	Apr 5, 2023	264	Certified
Data & Test Automation Engineer II A-22117-46912	$72,093	Rochester, NY	Jun 2, 2022	Feb 24, 2023	267	Certified-Expired
Software Developer – Liferay II A-22019-99726	$108,701	Rochester, NY	Mar 2, 2022	Dec 9, 2022	282	Certified-Expired
Data Scientist I A-22018-99267	$80,995	Rochester, NY	Mar 2, 2022	Dec 9, 2022	282	Certified-Expired
Applications Administrator II A-22018-99051	$95,181	Rochester, NY	Mar 2, 2022	Dec 9, 2022	282	Certified-Expired
Data & Test Automation Engineer II A-22011-96224	$61,672	Rochester, NY	Mar 2, 2022	Dec 6, 2022	279	Certified-Expired
Identity and Access Management Analyst III A-20323-22966	$73,736	DeWitt, NY	Jan 8, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	173	Certified
Risk Adjustment Team Leader A-20340-29496	$105,955	Rochester, NY	Dec 30, 2020	Jun 16, 2021	168	Certified
Big Data Administrator IV A-20321-21830	$62,691	Buffalo, NY	Dec 30, 2020	Jun 17, 2021	169	Certified
Web User Interface Developer A-20151-60094	$60,674	Rochester, NY	Jun 17, 2020	Dec 23, 2020	189	Certified-Expired
Software Engineer A-19070-80644	$70,297	Rochester, NY	Jul 12, 2019	Sep 11, 2019	61	Certified
Information Design Test Engineer A-18353-54706	$92,331	Rochester, NY	Feb 1, 2019	May 2, 2019	90	Certified
Information Design Test Engineer A-18353-54695	$92,331	Rochester, NY	Feb 1, 2019	May 2, 2019	90	Certified
Software Engineer V A-18307-37256	$101,608	East Rochester, NY	Dec 28, 2018	Apr 3, 2019	96	Certified-Expired
Enterprise Architect II A-18322-42563	$117,000	Buffalo, NY	Dec 6, 2018	Mar 19, 2019	103	Certified-Expired
Actuarial Analyst IV A-18046-44116	N/A	Rochester, NY	Mar 8, 2018	Jun 21, 2018	105	Certified

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