Question 1

Does Columbia College Chicago sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Columbia College Chicago has filed 7 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 7 total positions. The median salary for Columbia College Chicago's sponsored positions is $65,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Columbia College Chicago pay?

Accepted Answer

Columbia College Chicago pays a median H-1B salary of $65,000 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how Columbia College Chicago's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Columbia College Chicago also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Columbia College Chicago has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is Columbia College Chicago an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Columbia College Chicago is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified
2026	1	1
2025	1	1
2018	2	2
2017	3	3

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Tenure-Track Faculty, Audio Arts and Acoustics I-200-26089-739824	$65,000	Chicago, IL	Mar 30, 2026	Certified
Tenure-Track Faculty, School of Communication and Culture I-200-25245-280750	$60,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 2, 2025	Certified
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY, AUDIO ARTS AND ACOUSTICS I-203-18073-767002	$90,000	CHICAGO, IL	Mar 14, 2018	Certified
CHAIR OF THE AUDIO ARTS AND ACOUSTICS DEPARTMENT I-203-18023-592101	$90,000	CHICAGO, IL	Jan 23, 2018	Certified
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY, AUDIO ARTS AND ACOUSTICS I-200-17228-462965	$65,000	CHICAGO, IL	Aug 17, 2017	CERTIFIED
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY, COMMUNICATIONS I-200-17222-558495	$65,000	CHICAGO, IL	Aug 10, 2017	CERTIFIED
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY, COMMUNICATIONS I-200-17208-940258	$65,000	CHICAGO, IL	Jul 27, 2017	CERTIFIED

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