Question 1

Does Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 5 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 458 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 Reserve Bank of Chicago, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 458 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 Reserve Bank of 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 Reserve Bank of Chicago's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (5 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2023	3	3	458
2018	1	1	51
2017	1	1	134

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Economist G-100-23265-372439	$175,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 22, 2023	Dec 23, 2024	458	Certified - Expired
Economist G-100-23265-372421	$175,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 22, 2023	Dec 23, 2024	458	Certified - Expired
Economist G-100-23265-372413	$175,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 22, 2023	Dec 23, 2024	458	Certified - Expired
Policy Economist A-18194-97002	N/A	Chicago, IL	Jul 17, 2018	Sep 6, 2018	51	Certified
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer A-17170-52576	N/A	Chicago, IL	Aug 1, 2017	Dec 13, 2017	134	Certified-Expired

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