Question 1

Does Shirley Ryan AbilityLab sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 3 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 486 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 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 486 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 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab?

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 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab has a 100% PERM approval rate across 3 total applications (3 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2025	1	1	0	0	451
2024	2	2	0	0	493

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Front End Developer G-100-25049-703630	$82,086	Chicago, IL	Feb 18, 2025	May 15, 2026	451	Certified
Speech and Language Pathologist G-100-24355-562596	$75,982	Homewood, IL	Dec 20, 2024	Apr 20, 2026	486	Certified
Electrical Engineer II G-100-24017-647013	$65,000	Chicago, IL	Jan 17, 2024	May 30, 2025	499	Certified

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