PERM Cases Filed Q4 2021 (Oct–Dec 2021)
Filing cohort 2021-Q4 · Source: DOL OFLC public disclosure data
Total cases
53
Certification rate
9%
5 certified
Denied
47
Decided cases
52
Processing Time Distribution (decided cases)
p10 (best 10%)
1045d
p25 (25th pct)
1051d
p50 (median)
1078d
p75 (75th pct)
1079d
p90 (worst 10%)
1093d
If you filed in Q4 2021 (Oct–Dec 2021), the median PERM decision took 1078 calendar days. 10% of cases resolved in under 1045 days; 10% took longer than 1093 days. Based on decided cases only — pending cases excluded.
Data source: DOL OFLC quarterly PERM disclosure files. Processing time percentiles cover decided cases only; pending cases are excluded. This is not legal advice. Methodology · Data sources · Disclaimer