Question 1

Does Highmark, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Highmark, Inc. has filed 8 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 8 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 136 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, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 136 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, Inc.?

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, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Highmark, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	396
2020	1	1	173
2019	1	1	98
2018	2	2	92
2016	1	1	78

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Business Solutions Consultant A-22293-42837	$124,091	Pittsburgh, PA	Jan 23, 2023	Feb 21, 2024	394	Certified-Expired
Senior Big Data Engineer A-22285-38106	$113,543	Pittsburgh, PA	Jan 20, 2023	Feb 20, 2024	396	Certified-Expired
Application Developer A-22297-44802	$117,957	Pittsburgh, PA	Jan 12, 2023	Feb 21, 2024	405	Certified-Expired
Business System Analyst A-20086-35778	$86,791	Pittsburgh, PA	May 21, 2020	Nov 10, 2020	173	Certified-Expired
Medical Economics Consultant A-18333-46135	$87,594	Pittsburgh, PA	Jan 10, 2019	Apr 18, 2019	98	Certified
Senior Project Manager A-18043-42560	N/A	Pittsburgh, PA	Mar 19, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	92	Certified
Medical Economics Consultant A-18043-42420	N/A	Pittsburgh, PA	Mar 19, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	92	Certified
Senior Business Analyst A-16172-23774	$77,000	Pittsburgh, PA	Aug 11, 2016	Oct 28, 2016	78	Certified-Expired

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