PERM Cases Filed Q3 2023 (Jul–Sep 2023)
Filing cohort 2023-Q3 · Source: DOL OFLC public disclosure data
Total cases
34,747
Certification rate
0%
64 certified
Denied
503
Decided cases
567
Processing Time Distribution (decided cases)
p10 (best 10%)
469d
p25 (25th pct)
480d
p50 (median)
515d
p75 (75th pct)
569d
p90 (worst 10%)
600d
If you filed in Q3 2023 (Jul–Sep 2023), the median PERM decision took 515 calendar days. 10% of cases resolved in under 469 days; 10% took longer than 600 days. Based on decided cases only — pending cases excluded.
Top Employers in This Cohort
APPLE INC.774 filings
Management Health Systems, LLC507 filings
Intel Corporation382 filings
FPL Food, LLC306 filings
Oracle America, Inc.297 filings
Lineage Logistics Services, LLC264 filings
Phase Three Star LLC261 filings
Health Carousel, LLC245 filings
WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC.213 filings
Labor Guys, LLC197 filings
Top Job Categories in This Cohort
Software Developers7,809 filings
Computer Systems Analysts1,474 filings
Fast Food and Counter Workers992 filings
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers839 filings
Project Management Specialists738 filings
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers690 filings
Personal Care Aides662 filings
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer629 filings
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