1,270
PERM Filings
92.0%
Approval Rate
0.5%
Denial Rate
7.5%
Withdrawn Rate
421 days
Avg Processing Time
$151,810
Avg Annual Wage
Filing Volume by Year
| Year | Total | Approved | Denied | Withdrawn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 371 | 357 | 4 | 10 | |
| FY2025 | 381 | 295 | 1 | 85 | |
| FY2026 | 518 | 517 | 1 | 0 |
PERM Filings by State
| State | Cases | |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 543 | |
| NC | 170 | |
| TX | 96 | |
| GA | 26 | |
| WA | 23 | |
| MA | 15 | |
| IL | 14 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| NJ | 5 | |
| MD | 4 | |
| OH | 2 | |
| MI | 2 | |
| TN | 1 |
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Cases |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | 356 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 84 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 68 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 44 |
| Sales Engineers | 38 |
Law Firms Used
| Firm | Cases | Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP | 921 | 89.5% |
Recent Cases
| Case # | Status | Job Title | State | Wage | Received | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-100-24320-476893 | Certified | Product Designer | CA | $128,544 | Thu Nov 14 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24320-476732 | Certified | Software Engineer | CA | $184,662 | Thu Nov 14 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24319-476186 | Certified | Software QA Engineer | CA | $171,448 | Thu Nov 14 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24320-476831 | Certified | Software Engineer | CA | $163,116 | Thu Nov 14 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24319-476083 | Certified | Software Engineer | CA | $184,662 | Thu Nov 14 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24319-476129 | Certified | Software QA Engineer | CA | $141,107 | Thu Nov 14 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24319-476407 | Certified | Software Engineer | CA | $169,056 | Thu Nov 14 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24320-476696 | Certified | Software QA Engineer | CA | $141,107 | Thu Nov 14 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24319-476324 | Certified | Software Engineer | CA | $159,055 | Thu Nov 14 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24320-476919 | Certified | User Experience Researcher | CA | $183,711 | Thu Nov 14 | Fri Mar 20 |
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.