Question 1

Does Shirley Ryan AbilityLab sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has filed 73 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 73 total positions. The median salary for sponsored positions is $56,368.

Question 2

Does Shirley Ryan AbilityLab sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has filed 1 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 499 days. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

Question 3

How many visa workers does Shirley Ryan AbilityLab sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has filed 73 LCAs covering 73 H-1B positions, and 1 PERM green card applications. The filing history chart above shows how Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's sponsorship volume has changed over time. See the H-1B and Green Cards tabs for detailed breakdowns.

Question 4

How long does it take to get a green card through Shirley Ryan AbilityLab?

Accepted Answer

The employer-sponsored green card process has three main stages: PERM labor certification with the DOL (6–18 months), I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's median PERM processing time from filing to decision has been 499 days. 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 timeline from start to green card is typically 1–5+ years.

Question 5

What is Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's green card commitment?

Accepted Answer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's green card commitment rate is 2.2%, calculated by dividing the number of PERM green card filings by the number of new H-1B employment and transfer positions. A higher percentage indicates the company is more likely to sponsor employees for permanent residency rather than keeping them on temporary work visas.

Year	LCA Filings	PERM Filings
2025	10	0
2024	14	1
2023	16	0
2022	3	0
2021	8	0
2020	1	0
2019	8	0
2018	7	0
2017	5	0
2016	1	0

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research	15	$42,973	$56,368	$63,960
Post-Doctoral Fellow	12	$40,810	$56,368	$63,960
Research Associate	4	$48,381	$51,595	$59,322
Research Scientist	3	$48,381	$48,381	$67,995
Electrical Engineer	3	$54,392	$54,392	$71,219
Physiatrist	3	$64,293	$64,293	$200,000
Biomedical Engineer	2	$71,219	$76,991	$82,763
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Arms + Hands	2	$54,122	$54,122	$54,122
Physical Therapist	2	$59,634	$64,418	$69,202
Associate Research Scientist	2	$43,888	$49,109	$54,330

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Chicago, Illinois	69	$40,810	$65,000	$88,858
Homewood, Illinois	2	$58,843	$60,081	$61,318
Carbondale, Illinois	1	$200,000	$200,000	$200,000
Herrin, Illinois	1	$64,293	$64,293	$64,293
Murphysboro, Illinois	1	$64,293	$64,293	$64,293

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