Question 1

Does Columbia College Chicago sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Columbia College Chicago has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 2 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 52 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 Columbia College Chicago, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 52 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 Columbia College Chicago?

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 Columbia College Chicago's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Columbia College Chicago has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (2 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Tenure Track Faculty, Communication A-18269-22320	$65,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 26, 2018	Nov 20, 2018	55	Certified-Expired
Tenure Track Faculty Audio Arts & Acoustics A-18197-97557	N/A	Chicago, IL	Jul 16, 2018	Sep 6, 2018	52	Certified
Tenure Track Faculty Audio Arts & Acoustics A-18169-87594	N/A	Chicago, IL	Jun 18, 2018	Jul 16, 2018	28	Withdrawn

Columbia College Chicago — Green Card PERM Data

Columbia College Chicago PERM & Green Card Filings

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