Question 1

Does Highmark Health sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Highmark Health 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 168 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 Highmark Health, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 168 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 Highmark Health?

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 Highmark Health's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Highmark Health has a 100% PERM approval rate across 10 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	Median Processing Days
2023	3	3	395
2022	1	1	278
2021	4	4	154
2019	2	2	55

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Consultant A-23013-87127	$129,157	Pittsburgh, PA	Feb 27, 2023	Mar 28, 2024	395	Certified-Expired
Senior Decision Support Analyst A-22286-38794	$106,683	Pittsburgh, PA	Jan 18, 2023	Feb 12, 2024	390	Certified-Expired
Senior Consultant A-22319-57912	$141,454	Pittsburgh, PA	Jan 11, 2023	Feb 26, 2024	411	Certified-Expired
Lead Decision Support Analyst A-22042-10413	$110,000	Pittsburgh, PA	Mar 4, 2022	Dec 7, 2022	278	Certified-Expired
Decision Support Analyst A-21067-59453	$76,918	Pittsburgh, PA	Apr 29, 2021	Sep 8, 2021	132	Certified
Test Engineer – Digital Innovation A-20316-19585	$82,000	Pittsburgh, PA	Feb 25, 2021	Jul 15, 2021	140	Certified
Associate Strategy Partner A-20315-19149	$116,431	Pittsburgh, PA	Feb 2, 2021	Jul 13, 2021	161	Certified
Artificial Intelligence Scientist A-20315-19038	$97,561	Pittsburgh, PA	Jan 28, 2021	Jul 21, 2021	174	Certified
Associate Data Scientist A-19023-65038	$82,860	Pittsburgh, PA	May 14, 2019	Jun 27, 2019	44	Certified
Senior Big Data Engineer A-19015-62386	$104,445	Pittsburgh, PA	Mar 8, 2019	May 13, 2019	66	Certified

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