Question 1

Does International Bank of Chicago sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. International Bank of Chicago has filed 6 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 74 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 International Bank of Chicago, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 74 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 International 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 International Bank of Chicago's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

International Bank of Chicago has a 100% PERM approval rate across 6 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.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
2020	2	2	173
2019	1	1	47
2018	1	1	50
2017	1	1	62
2016	1	1	86

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Financial Examiner, EPS section A-20358-36325	$83,034	Bellwood, IL	Dec 28, 2020	Jun 15, 2021	169	Certified
Financial Examiner, BSA section A-20358-36315	$83,034	Bellwood, IL	Dec 28, 2020	Jun 22, 2021	176	Certified
Financial Analyst A-19120-99357	$70,720	Wilmette, IL	May 15, 2019	Jul 1, 2019	47	Certified
Credit Analyst A-18255-17766	$47,466	Wilmette, IL	Sep 25, 2018	Nov 14, 2018	50	Certified-Expired
Sr. Credit Analyst A-17060-08291	$61,339	Wilmette, IL	Mar 7, 2017	May 8, 2017	62	Certified
Financial Analyst A-16285-60458	$48,547	Stone Park, IL	Dec 12, 2016	Mar 8, 2017	86	Certified-Expired

International Bank of Chicago — Green Card PERM Data

International Bank of Chicago PERM & Green Card Filings

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