Question 1

Does Federal Home Loan Bank Chicago sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Federal Home Loan Bank Chicago has filed 11 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 10 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 389 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 Federal Home Loan Bank Chicago, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 389 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 Federal Home Loan Bank 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 Federal Home Loan Bank Chicago's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Federal Home Loan Bank Chicago has a 100% PERM approval rate across 11 total applications (10 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	3	2	1	461
2023	6	6	0	409
2022	2	2	0	326

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Senior Software Developer G-100-24173-139267	$144,600	Chicago, IL	Jun 21, 2024	Sep 13, 2025	449	Certified
Senior Software Application Developer G-100-24107-893884	$144,560	Chicago, IL	Apr 16, 2024	Aug 1, 2025	472	Certified
IT Engineer G-100-24026-670100	$131,500	Chicago, IL	Jan 26, 2024	Apr 14, 2025	444	Withdrawn
Senior Risk Analyst G-100-23278-413288	$124,350	Chicago, IL	Oct 5, 2023	Feb 27, 2025	511	Certified - Expired
Lead Risk Analyst G-100-23179-152044	$145,000	Chicago, IL	Jun 28, 2023	Jul 24, 2024	392	Certified
Lead Risk Analyst A-23137-43827	$150,000	Chicago, IL	May 22, 2023	Jun 3, 2024	378	Certified
Lead Software Developer A-23121-35788	$140,000	Chicago, IL	May 5, 2023	May 28, 2024	389	Certified
Lead Software Engineer A-23122-36231	$145,000	Chicago, IL	May 2, 2023	May 22, 2024	386	Certified
Lead Credit Analyst, Collateral Credit A-23039-99090	$110,000	Chicago, IL	Feb 20, 2023	Mar 14, 2024	388	Certified-Expired
Sr. Credit Risk Analyst A-22350-75551	$90,000	Chicago, IL	Dec 29, 2022	Dec 22, 2023	358	Certified-Expired
Senior Security Engineer A-22032-05944	$121,139	Chicago, IL	Feb 1, 2022	Nov 21, 2022	293	Certified-Expired

Federal Home Loan Bank Chicago — Green Card PERM Data

Federal Home Loan Bank Chicago PERM & Green Card Filings

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