959
PERM Filings
99.2%
Approval Rate
0.1%
Denial Rate
0.7%
Withdrawn Rate
455 days
Avg Processing Time
$136,044
Avg Annual Wage
Filing Volume by Year
| Year | Total | Approved | Denied | Withdrawn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 264 | 258 | 0 | 6 | |
| FY2025 | 517 | 515 | 1 | 1 | |
| FY2026 | 178 | 178 | 0 | 0 |
PERM Filings by State
| State | Cases | |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 329 | |
| TX | 172 | |
| MA | 118 | |
| NH | 42 | |
| RI | 19 | |
| NJ | 18 | |
| UT | 7 | |
| KY | 7 | |
| NY | 3 | |
| CO | 3 | |
| CA | 2 |
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Cases |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | 467 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 60 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 26 |
| Data Scientists | 21 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 18 |
Law Firms Used
| Firm | Cases | Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Seyfarth Shaw LLP | 545 | 98.5% |
| Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP | 175 | 100.0% |
Recent Cases
| Case # | Status | Job Title | State | Wage | Received | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-100-24331-502459 | Certified | Principal Software Engineer/Developer | NH | $144,375 | Tue Nov 26 | Tue Mar 17 |
| G-100-24331-501100 | Certified | Principal Data Engineer | TX | $149,781 | Tue Nov 26 | Tue Mar 17 |
| G-100-24332-504053 | Certified | Principal Software Engineer/Developer | MA | $150,800 | Wed Nov 27 | Tue Mar 17 |
| G-100-24331-502002 | Certified | Principal Software Engineer/Developer | TX | $139,750 | Tue Nov 26 | Tue Mar 17 |
| G-100-24330-499018 | Certified | Senior Manager, Finance | MA | $136,427 | Mon Nov 25 | Tue Mar 17 |
| G-100-24332-504238 | Certified | Senior Data Engineer | NH | $134,450 | Wed Nov 27 | Tue Mar 17 |
| G-100-24331-501778 | Certified | Director, Software Engineering | MA | $168,927 | Tue Nov 26 | Tue Mar 17 |
| G-100-24332-504644 | Certified | Principal Software Engineer/Developer | NH | $144,375 | Wed Nov 27 | Tue Mar 17 |
| G-100-24331-502059 | Certified | Director, Product Management | MA | $152,750 | Tue Nov 26 | Tue Mar 17 |
| G-100-24332-503130 | Certified | Principal Software Engineer/Developer | MA | $149,125 | Tue Nov 26 | Tue Mar 17 |
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.