PERM Cases Filed Q1 2023 (Jan–Mar 2023)

Filing cohort 2023-Q1 · Source: DOL OFLC public disclosure data

Total cases

349

Certification rate

36%

126 certified

Denied

223

Decided cases

349

Processing Time Distribution (decided cases)

p10 (best 10%)

619d

p25 (25th pct)

638d

p50 (median)

661d

p75 (75th pct)

679d

p90 (worst 10%)

695d

If you filed in Q1 2023 (Jan–Mar 2023), the median PERM decision took 661 calendar days. 10% of cases resolved in under 619 days; 10% took longer than 695 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