Question 1

Does University of Chicago Medical Center sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. University of Chicago Medical Center has filed 7 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 6 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 319 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 University of Chicago Medical Center, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 319 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 University of Chicago Medical Center?

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 University of Chicago Medical Center's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

University of Chicago Medical Center has a 100% PERM approval rate across 7 total applications (6 certified, 0 denied, 1 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2024	2	2	0	469
2023	1	1	0	488
2022	4	3	1	312

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Project Manager - Design and Construction G-100-24149-042531	$118,398	CHICAGO, IL	May 28, 2024	Sep 5, 2025	465	Certified
Social Worker II G-100-24109-900956	$75,264	CHICAGO, IL	Apr 18, 2024	Aug 4, 2025	473	Certified
Medical Technologist G-100-23300-462179	$52,000	Chicago, IL	Oct 27, 2023	Feb 26, 2025	488	Certified - Expired
Medical Lab Technician A-22269-27986	$52,000	Chicago, IL	Oct 3, 2022	Feb 7, 2023	127	Withdrawn
Senior Medical Technologist A-22266-27422	$72,363	Chicago, IL	Oct 3, 2022	Aug 15, 2023	316	Certified
Information Security Engineer – Senior A-22263-24515	$100,356	Chicago, IL	Sep 23, 2022	Aug 8, 2023	319	Certified
Anatomic Pathology Technician A-22244-15896	$53,632	Chicago, IL	Sep 6, 2022	Jul 3, 2023	300	Certified

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