Question 1

Does Washington Health Benefit Exchange sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Washington Health Benefit Exchange has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 Washington Health Benefit Exchange, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 67 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 Washington Health Benefit Exchange?

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 Washington Health Benefit Exchange's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Washington Health Benefit Exchange has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	2	2	0	457
2019	1	1	0	61
2018	2	1	1	67

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Quality Analyst G-100-23353-579305	$93,944	Olympia, WA	Dec 19, 2023	May 14, 2025	512	Certified
Senior Software Quality Analyst A-23101-25686	$97,365	Olympia, WA	May 12, 2023	Jun 17, 2024	402	Certified
Senior Applications Developer A-19165-18802	$100,050	Olympia, WA	Jul 17, 2019	Sep 16, 2019	61	Certified
Senior UAT Analyst A-18178-91808	N/A	Olympia, WA	Jun 29, 2018	Sep 4, 2018	67	Certified
Senior UAT Analyst A-18120-69696	N/A	Olympia, WA	Jun 4, 2018	Jun 27, 2018	23	Withdrawn

Washington Health Benefit Exchange — Green Card PERM Data

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