PERM Cases Filed Q2 2024 (Apr–Jun 2024)
Filing cohort 2024-Q2 · Source: DOL OFLC public disclosure data
Total cases
36,398
Certification rate
94%
34,350 certified
Denied
1,107
Decided cases
35,457
Processing Time Distribution (decided cases)
p10 (best 10%)
447d
p25 (25th pct)
455d
p50 (median)
465d
p75 (75th pct)
476d
p90 (worst 10%)
493d
If you filed in Q2 2024 (Apr–Jun 2024), the median PERM decision took 465 calendar days. 10% of cases resolved in under 447 days; 10% took longer than 493 days. Based on decided cases only — pending cases excluded.
Top Employers in This Cohort
MICROSOFT CORPORATION1,078 filings
FPL Food, LLC747 filings
Consolidated Catfish Producers, LLC564 filings
South Georgia Pecan Company456 filings
Meta Platforms, Inc.343 filings
MERIT LOGISTICS328 filings
JCG Foods of Georgia, LLC320 filings
Oracle America, Inc.284 filings
Management Health Systems, LLC273 filings
NORMAN W. FRIES, INC268 filings
Top Job Categories in This Cohort
Software Developers7,465 filings
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers1,801 filings
Computer Systems Analysts1,495 filings
Project Management Specialists916 filings
Fast Food and Counter Workers779 filings
Data Scientists753 filings
Nursing Assistants573 filings
Accountants and Auditors566 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