Question 1

Does Lycee Francais de Chicago sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lycee Francais de Chicago has filed 5 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 210 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 Lycee Francais de Chicago, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 210 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 Lycee Francais de 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 Lycee Francais de Chicago's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Lycee Francais de Chicago has a 100% PERM approval rate across 5 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 2 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	2	0	2	—
2023	2	2	0	439
2016	1	1	0	210

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Primary School Teacher G-100-25273-345285	$74,374	Chicago, IL	Sep 30, 2025	Nov 25, 2025	56	Withdrawn
Primary School Teacher G-100-25273-344646	$74,374	Chicago, IL	Sep 30, 2025	Nov 25, 2025	56	Withdrawn
Physics and Technology Teacher G-100-23234-286314	$73,137	Chicago, IL	Aug 22, 2023	Nov 12, 2024	448	Certified - Expired
Secondary School Teacher G-100-23209-223852	$64,213	Chicago, IL	Jul 28, 2023	Sep 29, 2024	429	Certified
International Baccalaureate High School Biology Teacher A-16088-89804	$62,190	CHICAGO, IL	Mar 30, 2016	Oct 26, 2016	210	Certified-Expired

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