1,303
PERM Filings
92.2%
Approval Rate
0.5%
Denial Rate
7.4%
Withdrawn Rate
421 days
Avg Processing Time
$151,240
Avg Annual Wage
Filing Volume by Year
| Year | Total | Approved | Denied | Withdrawn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 371 | 357 | 4 | 10 | |
| FY2025 | 381 | 295 | 1 | 85 | |
| FY2026 | 551 | 549 | 1 | 1 |
PERM Filings by State
| State | Cases | |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 556 | |
| NC | 176 | |
| TX | 101 | |
| GA | 26 | |
| WA | 24 | |
| MA | 15 | |
| IL | 14 | |
| NY | 10 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| NJ | 5 | |
| MI | 5 | |
| MD | 4 | |
| PA | 3 | |
| OH | 2 |
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Cases |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | 367 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 93 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 68 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 46 |
| Sales Engineers | 38 |
Law Firms Used
| Firm | Cases | Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP | 954 | 89.7% |
Recent Cases
| Case # | Status | Job Title | State | Wage | Received | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-100-25168-103690 | Certified | Component Engineer | CA | $165,821 | Tue Jun 17 | Tue Jun 30 |
| G-100-25178-137485 | Certified | Site Reliability Engineer | NY | $179,982 | Fri Jun 27 | Tue Jun 30 |
| G-100-25168-101155 | Certified | Technical Consulting Engineer | CA | $125,400 | Tue Jun 17 | Tue Jun 30 |
| G-100-25168-101892 | Certified | Technical Consulting Engineer | CA | $125,400 | Tue Jun 17 | Tue Jun 30 |
| G-100-25178-137242 | Certified | Technical Consulting Engineer | TX | $106,517 | Fri Jun 27 | Tue Jun 30 |
| G-100-25179-137728 | Certified | Software Engineer | NC | $190,550 | Fri Jun 27 | Tue Jun 30 |
| G-100-25178-135136 | Certified | Technical Leader, Software Engineer | CA | $199,764 | Fri Jun 27 | Tue Jun 30 |
| G-100-25178-137479 | Certified | Test Engineer, Software Development | TX | $144,200 | Fri Jun 27 | Tue Jun 30 |
| G-100-25180-138460 | Certified | Software Consulting Engineer | WA | $163,862 | Sun Jun 29 | Sun Jun 28 |
| G-100-25180-138471 | Certified | Software Engineer | NC | $136,624 | Sun Jun 29 | Sun Jun 28 |
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.