Question 1

Does The Art Institute of Chicago sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Art Institute of Chicago has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 4 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 467 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 The Art Institute of Chicago, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 467 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 The Art Institute 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 The Art Institute of Chicago's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

The Art Institute of Chicago has a 100% PERM approval rate across 4 total applications (4 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	0	467
2023	2	2	0	0	448

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Assistant Professor G-300-24171-129385	$75,000	Chicago, IL	Jun 19, 2024	Sep 29, 2025	467	Certified
Assistant Professor G-300-24171-129285	$75,000	Chicago, IL	Jun 19, 2024	Sep 29, 2025	467	Certified
Assistant Professor G-100-23268-378599	$75,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 25, 2023	Feb 11, 2025	505	Certified - Expired
Samuel and M. Patricia Grober Curator A-23125-38267	$100,000	Chicago, IL	May 17, 2023	Jun 11, 2024	391	Certified

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