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H-1B to Green Card: The Complete Roadmap for 2026
The complete step-by-step guide to going from H-1B to a U.S. green card in 2026. PERM labor certification, I-140, priority dates, I-485 — what each stage takes and what you can do while you wait.
PERM Audit: What Triggers One, What Happens, and How Long It Adds
About 20% of PERM applications are selected for audit or supervised recruitment. Here's what triggers a PERM audit, what the DOL is looking for, and h
PERM Denied: What It Means, Your Options, and How to Avoid It
A PERM denial doesn't have to end your green card case — but it resets the clock. Here's what happens after a PERM denial, whether to appeal or refile
AC21 Portability: Can You Change Jobs While Your Green Card Is Pending?
AC21 portability lets you change jobs after 180 days of a pending I-485 without losing your green card progress. Here's how it works, what qualifies a
What Does a Green Card–Sponsored Job Actually Pay? We Built a Tool to Find Out
PermTrack's new Salary Explorer lets you look up P5/P95 wage ranges for any occupation across all 50 states — based on 167,000+ certified PERM cases.
EB-2 vs EB-3: What 279,000 PERM Cases Actually Show
EB-2 vs EB-3 — which green card category is right for you? We analyzed 279,666 PERM cases to show how processing times, priority dates, and backlogs d
Don't Negotiate Your US Salary Blind — 279,000 PERM Cases Show What Companies Actually Pay
Every PERM-sponsored job in the US has a publicly disclosed wage. Here's how to use 279,666 DOL records to benchmark your salary before negotiating a
Your Employer's PERM Approval Rate Is Public — Here's How to Check It
Before accepting a job that includes green card sponsorship, look up your employer's PERM approval rate. It's public data — and what you find might ch
How to Pick an Immigration Law Firm for PERM: The Data-Driven Guide
There are 10,000+ immigration attorneys in the US. Use DOL PERM disclosure data to compare law firms by approval rate, filing volume, and specializati
PERM Processing Time in 2025 and 2026: What the Data Actually Shows
How long does PERM take in 2025 and 2026? We analyzed 279,666 DOL cases to show average PERM processing times by fiscal year, employer, state, and occ
The EB Green Card Backlog for India and China: What You Need to Know in 2026
EB-2 India has a 13+ year priority date backlog. EB-2 China isn't far behind. Here's what it means, how it works, and what your real options are in 20
DOL Proposes 21–33% PERM Wage Increase: What 279,666 Cases Tell Us
Analysis of the DOL's proposed prevailing wage rule using real PERM data from 279,666 cases. What it means for workers, employers, and the green card