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