2,811
PERM Filings
95.2%
Approval Rate
0.2%
Denial Rate
4.6%
Withdrawn Rate
410 days
Avg Processing Time
$148,720
Avg Annual Wage
Filing Volume by Year
| Year | Total | Approved | Denied | Withdrawn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 1,527 | 1,421 | 2 | 104 | |
| FY2025 | 1,240 | 1,224 | 4 | 12 | |
| FY2026 | 44 | 31 | 0 | 13 |
PERM Filings by State
| State | Cases | |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 1,103 | |
| TX | 158 | |
| WA | 93 | |
| NY | 17 | |
| OR | 8 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| MA | 7 | |
| CO | 2 | |
| NC | 1 |
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Cases |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | 562 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 221 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 82 |
| Electrical Engineers | 42 |
| Project Management Specialists | 40 |
Law Firms Used
| Firm | Cases | Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP | 1,391 | 92.4% |
| Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP | 5 | 100.0% |
Recent Cases
| Case # | Status | Job Title | State | Wage | Received | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-100-25158-065087 | Certified | Software Development Engineer | CA | $143,100 | Fri Jun 06 | Tue Jun 30 |
| G-100-25158-065742 | Certified | Software Development Engineer - Systems | WA | $166,600 | Sat Jun 07 | Thu Jun 25 |
| G-100-25159-065882 | Certified | Strategic Sourcing Specialist | CA | $186,616 | Sat Jun 07 | Thu Jun 25 |
| G-100-25158-065854 | Certified | Software Development Engineer | CA | $140,793 | Sat Jun 07 | Thu Jun 25 |
| G-100-25158-065795 | Certified | Engineering Project Specialist | TX | $115,488 | Sat Jun 07 | Thu Jun 25 |
| G-100-25159-065918 | Certified | Strategic Sourcing Specialist | CA | $182,773 | Sat Jun 07 | Thu Jun 25 |
| G-100-25158-065768 | Certified | Project Manager | TX | $152,800 | Sat Jun 07 | Thu Jun 25 |
| G-100-25158-065806 | Certified | Human Interface Designer | CA | $175,800 | Sat Jun 07 | Thu Jun 25 |
| G-100-25159-065871 | Certified | Software Development Engineer | CA | $177,838 | Sat Jun 07 | Thu Jun 25 |
| G-100-25158-064985 | Certified | Software Development Engineer - Test | WA | $166,600 | Fri Jun 06 | Wed Jun 24 |
Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC public disclosure files. Figures reflect employer submissions and may contain errors. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.