Question 1

Does Chicago Public Schools sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chicago Public Schools has filed 177 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 177 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $71,693.

Question 2

Does Chicago Public Schools sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chicago Public Schools has filed 36 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 480 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Chicago Public Schools sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Chicago Public Schools has filed 177 LCAs covering 177 H-1B positions, and 36 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Chicago Public Schools's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through Chicago Public Schools?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. Chicago Public Schools's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 480 days. 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 timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is Chicago Public Schools's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Chicago Public Schools's green card commitment rate is 28.4%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2026	24	0
2025	37	2
2024	37	20
2023	22	3
2022	9	5
2021	12	1
2020	3	1
2019	10	0
2018	9	1
2017	13	3
2016	1	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Teacher (Bilingual)	11	$61,990	$74,907	$94,312
Teacher (Special Education)	10	$67,243	$72,315	$97,215
Teacher (Math)	9	$61,990	$80,099	$94,584
Teacher	5	$56,665	$73,609	$96,381
Bilingual Teacher	4	$54,199	$57,801	$87,115
Teacher (Physical Education)	4	$66,330	$85,705	$88,142
Teacher (Elementary)	4	$61,990	$70,129	$78,641
School Psychologist	4	$65,884	$71,512	$99,774
Special Education Teacher	3	$60,590	$60,590	$61,402
Data Analyst	3	$60,000	$73,867	$76,000

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