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Claims Examiner green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 path, requiring your employer to complete PERM labor certification with the DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean priority dates matter, so starting the sponsorship process early with an employer committed to permanent residency gives you a real advantage.
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We’re a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. Berkley Risk is focused on providing self-insured entities program administration services and insurance operations which can include taking or sharing risk using Berkley paper. This capability allows us to customize both an insurance company option and a purely administrative option for our customers.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing a caseload consisting of incoming and more complex workers’ compensation cases including extended disability cases, litigation, employer’s liability claims, and assigned claims.
- Responsible for all technical aspects of claim management for assigned files including compliance with all established performance guidelines.
- Investigate claims and make appropriate decisions regarding claim compensability and general claims management for assigned files.
- Document claim handling activities; create and document action plans.
- Establish appropriate case reserves.
- Actively manage medical treatment and disability while assisting the injured worker to return to work.
- Comply with all performance guidelines.
- Identify loss trends and communicate to supervisor and/or clients.
- Use automated diary system to issue indemnity payments and for claims management.
- Investigate and manage claim subrogation and negotiate settlements.
- Manage coverage B or conflict of interest cases as assigned.
- Address customer complaints and inquiries in an exemplary and professional manner.
- Participate in client claim reviews when scheduled or requested.
- May perform other functions as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated working knowledge of workers’ compensation administration rules/laws.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to interface with clients, legal counsel, health care professionals, etc.
- Good math and analytical ability.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Basic PC skills and a working knowledge of Windows environment.
- Experience with a client/server based claims processing system.
Education
BA/BS degree with three years’ experience. Experience must include litigation, subrogation and complex medical/legal issues; or two years post-high school education and five years’ experience in workers compensation claims management.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $60/hr
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Important Outside Agency Notice: Only solicited resumes/candidate profiles that are submitted by a Berkley Preferred Agency Partner that have been requested by Berkley Internal Recruiting to engage in a particular search will be subject to the payment of Agency fees as defined in the formal agency agreement. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles are not subject to payment of the agency fees.
INTRODUCTION
We’re a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, an A. M. Best A+ rated Fortune 500 holding company. Berkley is comprised of individual operating units that serve a defined insurance market segment. Berkley Risk is focused on providing self-insured entities program administration services and insurance operations which can include taking or sharing risk using Berkley paper. This capability allows us to customize both an insurance company option and a purely administrative option for our customers.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing a caseload consisting of incoming and more complex workers’ compensation cases including extended disability cases, litigation, employer’s liability claims, and assigned claims.
- Responsible for all technical aspects of claim management for assigned files including compliance with all established performance guidelines.
- Investigate claims and make appropriate decisions regarding claim compensability and general claims management for assigned files.
- Document claim handling activities; create and document action plans.
- Establish appropriate case reserves.
- Actively manage medical treatment and disability while assisting the injured worker to return to work.
- Comply with all performance guidelines.
- Identify loss trends and communicate to supervisor and/or clients.
- Use automated diary system to issue indemnity payments and for claims management.
- Investigate and manage claim subrogation and negotiate settlements.
- Manage coverage B or conflict of interest cases as assigned.
- Address customer complaints and inquiries in an exemplary and professional manner.
- Participate in client claim reviews when scheduled or requested.
- May perform other functions as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated working knowledge of workers’ compensation administration rules/laws.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Must be able to interface with clients, legal counsel, health care professionals, etc.
- Good math and analytical ability.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Basic PC skills and a working knowledge of Windows environment.
- Experience with a client/server based claims processing system.
Education
BA/BS degree with three years’ experience. Experience must include litigation, subrogation and complex medical/legal issues; or two years post-high school education and five years’ experience in workers compensation claims management.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $60/hr
The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.
Important Outside Agency Notice: Only solicited resumes/candidate profiles that are submitted by a Berkley Preferred Agency Partner that have been requested by Berkley Internal Recruiting to engage in a particular search will be subject to the payment of Agency fees as defined in the formal agency agreement. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles are not subject to payment of the agency fees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Claims Examiner
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum job requirements before advertising the role. Make sure your degree and experience match exactly what they'll document, since USCIS scrutinizes whether foreign workers genuinely meet stated qualifications and no more.
Use O*NET to frame your occupation accurately
O*NET lists Claims Examiner under occupation codes that influence how DOL classifies the role during PERM. Knowing your SOC code helps you verify whether your employer's job description aligns with the right wage tier and education requirement for EB-2 or EB-3.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate by role
Search Migrate Mate for employers with verified green card sponsorship history in claims examiner roles. That filing history signals genuine sponsorship intent, not just a checkbox on a job posting, before you invest time in an application process.
Target employers in insurance and government sectors
Claims Examiner roles concentrated in health insurance carriers, property and casualty insurers, and state agencies tend to have established HR and legal teams familiar with multi-year PERM timelines, reducing the risk of a sponsorship commitment falling apart mid-process.
Clarify priority date strategy before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, ask your prospective employer directly whether they'll file your I-140 promptly after PERM approval. An approved I-140 locks in your priority date, which you can carry to a future employer after 180 days of I-485 pendency.
Verify prevailing wage tier using OFLC Wage Search
Run your job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before interviews. If your offered salary falls below the Level II or III prevailing wage for your area, DOL will reject the PERM, stalling your entire green card timeline.
Green Card Claims Examiner: Frequently Asked Questions
What green card categories cover Claims Examiner roles?
Most Claims Examiner positions qualify under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree or under EB-2 for candidates with an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in claims analysis or a closely related field. Your employer's PERM job requirements determine which category applies, so the job description must accurately reflect the genuine minimum qualifications for the role.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a Claims Examiner?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization, typically in two or three-year increments, while green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The PERM process requires your employer to test the U.S. labor market, demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and obtain a prevailing wage determination from the DOL before filing an I-140 petition with USCIS. That process takes significantly longer but results in a permanent outcome.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for this role?
PERM processing times fluctuate based on DOL workload and whether your case is selected for audit. Standard cases can take many months; audited cases take considerably longer. Because employment-based green cards also have per-country numerical limits, nationals of high-demand countries should factor in potential priority-date backlogs on top of PERM and I-140 processing before expecting a final approval.
Where can I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Claims Examiner jobs?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history searchable by job title and location, so you're not guessing from generic job postings. Focusing on companies with a documented PERM filing record for similar roles significantly increases the likelihood that the employer has the legal infrastructure and genuine intent to carry a sponsorship through to permanent residence.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, under AC21 job portability, you can change to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. Separately, if your original employer's I-140 was approved, that priority date can be retained by a new employer filing a fresh I-140 on your behalf, protecting your place in the queue.