Question 1

Does Independence Blue Cross, LLC sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Independence Blue Cross, LLC 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 79 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 Independence Blue Cross, LLC, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 79 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 Independence Blue Cross, LLC?

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 Independence Blue Cross, LLC's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Independence Blue Cross, LLC has a 100% PERM approval rate across 8 total applications (8 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	1	1	457
2019	1	1	78
2018	3	3	71
2017	2	2	88
2016	1	1	75

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Program Test Lead G-100-24149-040801	$116,000	Philadelphia, PA	May 28, 2024	Aug 28, 2025	457	Certified
Sr. Project Manager A-19051-75130	$117,000	Philadelphia, PA	Feb 20, 2019	May 9, 2019	78	Certified
Senior Research Analyst A-18201-99643	N/A	Philadelphia, PA	Jul 20, 2018	Sep 10, 2018	52	Certified
Senior Research Analyst A-18134-75193	N/A	Philadelphia, PA	May 22, 2018	Aug 9, 2018	79	Certified
Senior Research Analyst A-18108-65108	N/A	Philadelphia, PA	Apr 23, 2018	Jul 12, 2018	80	Certified
Medical Policy Sr. Web Developer A-17079-15678	$118,144	Philadelphia, PA	Mar 21, 2017	May 18, 2017	58	Certified
Sr. Business Systems Analyst A-17062-09162	$88,000	Philadelphia, PA	Mar 3, 2017	Jun 28, 2017	117	Certified
Sr. ETL/DW Developer A-16260-53471	$90,000	Philadelphia, PA	Sep 16, 2016	Nov 30, 2016	75	Certified-Expired

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