Question 1

Does IIT sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IIT has filed 9 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 9 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 241 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 IIT, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 241 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 IIT?

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 IIT's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

IIT has a 100% PERM approval rate across 9 total applications (9 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2024	2	2	495
2023	1	1	468
2022	2	2	298
2021	2	2	174
2019	1	1	210
2018	1	1	96

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-100-24229-271556	$110,000	Chicago, IL	Aug 15, 2024	Jan 7, 2026	510	Certified
Assistant Teaching Professor G-100-24090-841794	$93,740	Chicago, IL	Mar 29, 2024	Jul 21, 2025	479	Certified
Law Clerk G-100-23164-103001	$52,998	Chicago, IL	Jun 13, 2023	Sep 23, 2024	468	Certified
Senior Lecturer of Chemistry A-22356-78183	$71,515	Chicago, IL	Dec 22, 2022	Dec 12, 2023	355	Certified-Expired
Senior Lecturer of Cyber Security A-21284-56963	$89,106	Chicago, IL	Feb 4, 2022	Oct 3, 2022	241	Certified-Expired
Classroom Technology Engineer A-20359-36707	$56,000	Chicago, IL	Jan 7, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	174	Certified
Database Administrator A-20359-36667	$92,000	Chicago, IL	Jan 7, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	174	Certified
Application Administrator A-19043-72558	$76,482	Chicago, IL	Feb 20, 2019	Sep 18, 2019	210	Certified
Applications Architect A-18036-39926	N/A	Chicago, IL	Mar 15, 2018	Jun 19, 2018	96	Certified

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