425
PERM Filings
96.9%
Approval Rate
0.7%
Denial Rate
2.4%
Withdrawn Rate
438 days
Avg Processing Time
$162,375
Avg Annual Wage
Filing Volume by Year
| Year | Total | Approved | Denied | Withdrawn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 143 | 135 | 1 | 7 | |
| FY2025 | 182 | 179 | 1 | 2 | |
| FY2026 | 100 | 98 | 1 | 1 |
PERM Filings by State
| State | Cases | |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 247 | |
| AZ | 37 |
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Cases |
|---|---|
| Automotive Engineers | 53 |
| Software Developers | 38 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 37 |
| Industrial Engineers | 18 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 17 |
Law Firms Used
| Firm | Cases | Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Tafapolsky & Smith LLP | 271 | 97.8% |
| Tafapolsky and Smith LLP | 13 | 92.3% |
Recent Cases
| Case # | Status | Job Title | State | Wage | Received | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-100-25143-015253 | Certified | Sr. Engineer, Motion Planning & Controls Autonomous | CA | $168,000 | Fri May 23 | Mon Jun 15 |
| G-100-25147-019015 | Certified | Powertrain Systems Analyst | CA | $146,200 | Tue May 27 | Mon Jun 15 |
| G-100-25143-013599 | Certified | Director, Indirect Procurement | CA | $320,000 | Fri May 23 | Mon Jun 15 |
| G-100-25141-004372 | Certified | Engineer, Vehicle Architecture | CA | $133,200 | Wed May 21 | Fri Jun 12 |
| G-100-25135-982934 | Certified | Supervisor, Treasury Strategy and Risk | CA | $150,500 | Thu May 15 | Fri Jun 12 |
| G-100-25135-979936 | Certified | Technical Project Manager, Vehicle Test | CA | $160,100 | Thu May 15 | Thu Jun 11 |
| G-100-25132-967007 | Certified | Engineer, Interiors | CA | $144,700 | Mon May 12 | Thu Jun 11 |
| G-100-25133-972341 | Certified | Sr. BOM & Configuration Engineer | CA | $154,700 | Tue May 13 | Thu Jun 11 |
| G-100-25128-954669 | Certified | Lead Supplier Industrialization Engineer | CA | $179,200 | Thu May 08 | Tue Jun 09 |
| G-100-25120-923492 | Certified | Technical Specialist, Vehicle Safety Performance Engineer | CA | $186,900 | Wed Apr 30 | Mon Jun 08 |
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.