Question 1

Does UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO has filed 14 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 14 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 69 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 ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 69 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 ILLINOIS AT 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 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO's PERM approval rate?

Accepted Answer

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO has a 100% PERM approval rate across 14 total applications (14 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn).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 Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn	Median Processing Days
2017	7	7	0	0	76
2016	7	7	0	0	62

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
IT Technical Associate (Senior Axium Specialist) A-17054-06135	$105,000	Chicago, IL	Jun 19, 2017	Sep 19, 2017	92	Certified
Assistant Professor A-17075-14413	$110,000	Peoria, IL	May 8, 2017	Jul 14, 2017	67	Certified
Assistant Professor A-16301-66045	$139,050	Chicago, IL	Feb 23, 2017	Apr 20, 2017	56	Certified
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics/Physician Surgeon A-17011-89761	$160,000	Peoria, IL	Feb 15, 2017	May 2, 2017	76	Certified
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics/Physician Surgeon A-17010-89498	$160,000	Peoria, IL	Feb 15, 2017	Apr 20, 2017	64	Certified
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics/Physician Surgeon A-16144-13218	$145,000	Peoria, IL	Jan 13, 2017	Mar 29, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics/Physician Surgeon A-16013-60595	$205,000	Peoria, IL	Jan 13, 2017	Mar 29, 2017	75	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16229-42777	$158,100	Chicago, IL	Nov 18, 2016	Jan 9, 2017	52	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics/Physician Surgeon A-16279-59050	$250,000	Peoria, IL	Nov 12, 2016	Jan 10, 2017	59	Certified-Expired
Senior Research Specialist A-16196-32579	$54,912	Chicago, IL	Oct 7, 2016	Dec 23, 2016	77	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16258-52513	$81,600	Chicago, IL	Oct 6, 2016	Dec 16, 2016	71	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16125-05601	$97,452	Chicago, IL	Sep 22, 2016	Nov 14, 2016	53	Certified-Expired
Assistant Professor A-16137-10482	$140,000	Chicago, IL	Sep 4, 2016	Nov 17, 2016	74	Certified-Expired
Instructor A-16235-44727	$45,000	Chicago, IL	Aug 24, 2016	Oct 20, 2016	57	Certified-Expired

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO — Green Card PERM Data

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