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City of Chicago H-1B company data
Summary
City of Chicago filed 23 H-1B labor condition applications (LCAs) with the U.S. Department of Labor between FY2017-FY2026.
Of those, 22 were certified (a 100% certification rate among adjudicated filings).
The filings span 15 distinct role titles across 6 worksites.
The most-sponsored role was Principal Operations Analyst (5 filings), with offered wages from $78,132 to $82,884.
Separately, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub records show 4 approved and 0 denied H-1B petitions for this employer.
LCA filings are labor-condition applications certified by the U.S. Department of Labor, not active job postings or approved USCIS H-1B petitions.
| Employer | LCA filings | Role titles | Worksites | Coverage | USCIS approvals | Top role | Sources | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Chicago CITY OF CHICAGO | 23 | 15 | 6 | FY2017 to FY2026 Latest decision 2026-03-02 | 4 | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS ANALYST 5 filings | dol_oflc_lca, uscis_h1b_employer_data_hub | Profile |
| CITY OF CHICAGO SCHOOL DISTRICT #299 | 2 | 1 | 1 | FY2016 to FY2016 Latest decision 2016-03-30 | 0 | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER 2 filings | dol_oflc_lca | Profile |
| CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | 1 | 1 | 1 | FY2016 to FY2016 Latest decision 2015-10-02 | 0 | DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, TRAFFIC SAFETY AND TECHNOLOGY 1 filings | dol_oflc_lca | Profile |
| CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT OF BUILDINGS CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT OF BUILDINGS | 0 | - | - | FY- to FY- Latest decision - | 1 | - | uscis_h1b_employer_data_hub | Profile |
| CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT OF FINANCE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT OF FINANCE | 0 | - | - | FY- to FY- Latest decision - | 1 | - | uscis_h1b_employer_data_hub | Profile |
Activity summary
| LCA filings | 23 |
| Certified LCAs | 22 |
| Denied LCAs | 0 |
| Role titles | 15 |
| Worksites | 6 |
| Latest decision | 2026-03-02 |
| USCIS approvals | 4 |
| USCIS denials | 0 |
Aliases and source names
| Aliases | Source Names | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF CHICAGO | City of Chicago, CITY OF CHICAGO | dol_oflc_lca, uscis_h1b_employer_data_hub |
Top roles
| Title | SOC | LCA filings | Low wage min | High wage max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS ANALYST | 15-2031.00 Operations Research Analysts | 5 | $78,132 | $82,884 |
| STAFF ASST TO THE ALDERMAN - ZONING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT | 19-4061 | 3 | $49,188 | $0 |
| Data Scientist | 15-2051.00 Data Scientists | 2 | $120,144 | $120,144 |
| 43rd Ward Director of Zoning and Business Development | 19-3051.00 Urban and Regional Planners | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Assistant Director | 11-3021.00 Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1 | $129,936 | $129,936 |
| Civil Engineer III | 17-2051.00 Civil Engineers | 1 | $77,772 | $77,772 |
| IT Security Specialist | 15-1122.00 Information Security Analysts | 1 | $96,228 | $96,228 |
| Legislative Budget Analyst | 13-2031.00 Budget Analysts | 1 | $90,060 | $90,060 |
| Performance Analyst | 15-2031.00 Operations Research Analysts | 1 | $73,800 | $73,800 |
| Policy Analyst | 19-3094.00 Political Scientists | 1 | $98,832 | $98,832 |
Top markets
| City | State | Postal Code | LCA Count | Role Title Count | Wage Low Min | Wage High Max | First Fiscal Year | Latest Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | IL | 60602 | 10 | 8 | 73,800 | 127,584 | 2,021 | 2,026 |
| Chicago | IL | 60653 | 5 | 3 | 80,472 | 129,936 | 2,022 | 2,026 |
| Chicago | IL | 60614-2539 | 3 | 1 | 49,188 | 0 | 2,017 | 2,017 |
| Chicago | IL | 60622 | 3 | 2 | 78,132 | 98,832 | 2,024 | 2,025 |
| Chicago | IL | 60611 | 1 | 1 | 77,772 | 77,772 | 2,023 | 2,023 |
| Chicago | IL | 60614 | 1 | 1 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 2,020 | 2,020 |
Full company payload
| Company ID | company:city of chicago |
| Name | City of Chicago |
| Normalized Name | city of chicago |
| Source Company Ids | company_dol_oflc_lca_city_of_chicago, company_uscis_h1b_datahub_city_of_chicago_tax_5820 |
| Source Names | City of Chicago, CITY OF CHICAGO |
| Aliases | CITY OF CHICAGO |
| Sources | dol_oflc_lca, uscis_h1b_employer_data_hub |
Names
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]LCA Activity
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}
}Geography
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}Trend
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}Frequently asked questions
- Does City of Chicago sponsor H-1B visas?
- Yes. City of Chicago filed 23 H-1B labor condition applications with the U.S. Department of Labor (FY2017-FY2026), of which 22 were certified. LCA filings are labor-condition applications certified by the U.S. Department of Labor, not active job postings or approved USCIS H-1B petitions.
- How many H-1B applications has City of Chicago filed?
- City of Chicago has 23 H-1B LCA filings on record spanning FY2017-FY2026 across 15 role titles and 6 worksites.
- What roles does City of Chicago sponsor for H-1B?
- The most common H-1B role at City of Chicago is Principal Operations Analyst (5 filings). Other frequent roles include Staff Asst To The Alderman Zoning And Urban Development, Data Scientist, 43rd Ward Director Of Zoning And Business Development, Assistant Director.
- What wages does City of Chicago offer H-1B workers?
- For its most-sponsored role (Principal Operations Analyst), City of Chicago reported offered wages ranging from $78,132 to $82,884 in DOL LCA filings.
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