Question 1

Does Chico's FAS, Inc. sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Chico's FAS, Inc. has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 11 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 108 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 Chico's FAS, Inc., the median processing time from filing to decision has been 108 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 Chico's FAS, Inc.?

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 Chico's FAS, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Chico's FAS, Inc. has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (11 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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	3	3	493
2023	1	1	361
2019	1	1	85
2018	3	3	92
2017	3	3	108

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Sr. Developer, Business Intelligence G-100-24228-271066	$131,934	Fort Myers, FL	Aug 15, 2024	Dec 30, 2025	502	Certified
Sr. Digital Product Manager G-100-24064-768838	$120,328	Fort Myers, FL	Mar 4, 2024	Jun 30, 2025	483	Certified
Analytics Analyst G-100-24019-653484	$70,000	Fort Myers, FL	Jan 19, 2024	May 27, 2025	494	Certified
Sr. Developer, EAI A-23101-25675	$134,992	Fort Myers, FL	Apr 24, 2023	Apr 19, 2024	361	Certified
Senior Developer, Java A-18340-48926	$124,200	Fort Myers, FL	Jan 31, 2019	Apr 26, 2019	85	Certified
Sr. Analyst, Applications A-18300-34261	$112,500	Fort Myers, FL	Nov 29, 2018	Feb 26, 2019	89	Certified-Expired
Senior Developer, Tibco Integration A-18165-86882	N/A	Fort Myers, FL	Jun 20, 2018	Aug 27, 2018	68	Certified
Lead Analyst, Applications A-18036-39533	N/A	Fort Myers, FL	Feb 6, 2018	Jun 6, 2018	120	Certified
Business Systems Analyst A-17128-35280	$83,075	Fort Myers, FL	Jun 13, 2017	Sep 29, 2017	108	Certified
Senior Developer A-17100-23051	$125,000	Fort Myers, FL	Jun 13, 2017	Sep 29, 2017	108	Certified
Sr. Developer, Applications A-17100-22826	$116,150	Fort Myers, FL	Apr 14, 2017	Jun 14, 2017	61	Certified

Chico's FAS, Inc. — Green Card PERM Data

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