Question 1

Does City of Chicago sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. City of Chicago has filed 18 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 21 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $97,530.

Question 2

Does City of Chicago sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, City of Chicago does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

Question 3

How many visa workers does City of Chicago sponsor?

Accepted Answer

City of Chicago has filed 18 LCAs covering 21 H-1B positions. The filing history chart above shows how City of Chicago'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 City of Chicago?

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. 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 City of Chicago's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

City of Chicago's green card commitment rate is 0%, 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
2025	5	0
2024	7	0
2023	2	0
2021	1	0
2017	3	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Principal Operations Analyst	6	$78,132	$80,472	$82,752
Staff Asst To The Alderman - Zoning And Urban Development	3	$49,188	$49,188	$49,188
Senior Security Engineer	2	$127,584	$127,584	$127,584
Data Scientist	2	$120,144	$120,144	$120,144
Performance Analyst	1	$73,800	$73,800	$73,800
Policy Analyst	1	$98,832	$98,832	$98,832
Civil Engineer Iii	1	$77,772	$77,772	$77,772
Recovery Team Program Manager	1	$106,620	$106,620	$106,620
Senior Security Analyst	1	$116,640	$116,640	$116,640
Service Owner	1	$102,444	$102,444	$102,444

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