Question 1

Does Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 229 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 Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 229 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 Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield?

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 Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	505
2023	1	1	391
2022	2	2	381
2020	4	4	219
2019	1	1	88

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Developer Senior G-100-24038-700074	$110,000	Little Rock, AR	Feb 7, 2024	Jun 26, 2025	505	Certified
Data Analyst Lead A-23072-12376	$130,957	Springdale, AR	May 17, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	391	Certified
AB Initio Developer Senior A-22297-44851	$94,806	Little Rock, AR	Nov 11, 2022	Jan 16, 2024	431	Certified-Expired
Software Developer A-22241-13678	$67,172	Little Rock, AR	Nov 10, 2022	Oct 6, 2023	330	Certified-Expired
LEAD SYSTEMS ANALYST PROGRAMMER II A-20239-92223	$99,133	Little Rock, AR	Aug 26, 2020	Apr 2, 2021	219	Certified-Expired
Systems Analyst Programmer III A-20218-85067	$71,219	Little Rock, AR	Aug 26, 2020	Apr 2, 2021	219	Certified-Expired
Systems Analyst Programmer III A-20218-85045	$71,219	Little Rock, AR	Aug 26, 2020	Apr 2, 2021	219	Certified-Expired
LEAD SYSTEMS ANALYST PROGRAMMER II A-20203-78847	$99,133	Little Rock, AR	Aug 12, 2020	Mar 29, 2021	229	Certified-Expired
Assistant Actuary A-19022-64826	$113,630	Little Rock, AR	Feb 4, 2019	May 3, 2019	88	Certified

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