Question 1

Does Illinois Central Railroad Company sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Illinois Central Railroad Company has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 7 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 406 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 Illinois Central Railroad Company, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 406 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 Illinois Central Railroad Company?

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 Illinois Central Railroad Company's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Illinois Central Railroad Company has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (7 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2023	6	6	0	0	407
2017	1	1	0	0	161

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Expert System Design G-100-23254-335603	$110,344	Homewood, IL	Sep 11, 2023	Aug 27, 2024	351	Certified
Specialist Solution System Integration G-100-23199-197235	$81,800	Homewood, IL	Jul 18, 2023	Aug 26, 2024	405	Certified
Specialist Solution System Integration G-100-23193-183859	$81,800	Homewood, IL	Jul 12, 2023	Aug 22, 2024	407	Certified
Specialist Solution System Integration G-100-23193-183821	$81,800	Homewood, IL	Jul 12, 2023	Aug 22, 2024	407	Certified
Specialist Solution System Integration G-100-23193-183520	$81,800	Homewood, IL	Jul 12, 2023	Aug 21, 2024	406	Certified
Specialist Solution System Integration G-100-23192-181765	$81,800	Homewood, IL	Jul 11, 2023	Aug 21, 2024	407	Certified
Data Scientist A-17272-93110	N/A	Homewood, IL	Oct 10, 2017	Mar 20, 2018	161	Certified-Expired

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