Question 1

Does JOHN Hancock LIFE Insurance Company (U.S.A.) sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. JOHN Hancock LIFE Insurance Company (U.S.A.) has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 JOHN Hancock LIFE Insurance Company (U.S.A.), the median processing time from filing to decision has been 71 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 JOHN Hancock LIFE Insurance Company (U.S.A.)?

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 JOHN Hancock LIFE Insurance Company (U.S.A.)'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

JOHN Hancock LIFE Insurance Company (U.S.A.) has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	1	1	0	0	105
2016	3	3	0	0	69

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
TIBCO Technical Lead A-17129-36118	$127,421	Boston, MA	Jun 1, 2017	Sep 14, 2017	105	Certified
Associate Actuary A-16333-74666	$134,430	Boston, MA	Nov 30, 2016	Feb 3, 2017	65	Certified-Expired
Project Director, Cyber Security A-16250-49861	$169,832	Boston, MA	Sep 15, 2016	Nov 29, 2016	75	Certified-Expired
Senior Performance Analyst A-16204-35171	$85,058	Boston, MA	Jul 29, 2016	Oct 4, 2016	67	Certified-Expired

JOHN Hancock LIFE Insurance Company (U.S.A.) — Green Card PERM Data

JOHN Hancock LIFE Insurance Company (U.S.A.) PERM & Green Card Filings

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