1,237
PERM Filings
95.6%
Approval Rate
0.3%
Denial Rate
4.0%
Withdrawn Rate
409 days
Avg Processing Time
$201,215
Avg Annual Wage
Filing Volume by Year
| Year | Total | Approved | Denied | Withdrawn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 681 | 660 | 1 | 20 | |
| FY2025 | 415 | 385 | 2 | 28 | |
| FY2026 | 141 | 138 | 1 | 2 |
PERM Filings by State
| State | Cases | |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 328 | |
| WA | 167 | |
| NY | 47 | |
| TX | 15 | |
| MA | 6 | |
| VA | 3 | |
| PA | 2 | |
| TN | 1 | |
| GA | 1 | |
| DC | 1 |
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Cases |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | 406 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 19 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | 18 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 14 |
| Data Scientists | 10 |
Law Firms Used
| Firm | Cases | Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP | 281 | 97.9% |
| Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. | 183 | 94.5% |
| Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP | 90 | 67.8% |
| Ogletree Deakins | 11 | 90.9% |
| Fragomen, Del Rey, Bensen & Loewy LLP | 4 | 75.0% |
Recent Cases
| Case # | Status | Job Title | State | Wage | Received | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-100-24320-479322 | Certified | Software Engineer (iOS) | NY | $219,968 | Fri Nov 15 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24326-492857 | Certified | Software Engineer (Android) | WA | $215,347 | Thu Nov 21 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24325-489257 | Certified | Software Engineer, SW Specialist – Graphics | CA | $245,588 | Wed Nov 20 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24331-502507 | Certified | Software Engineer (Systems) | CA | $258,524 | Tue Nov 26 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24327-493088 | Certified | Business Engineer | NY | $255,663 | Fri Nov 22 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24327-493090 | Certified | Software Engineer (Systems) | WA | $210,492 | Fri Nov 22 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24306-447399 | Certified | Network Security Detection Engineer | VA | $173,301 | Fri Nov 01 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24331-500761 | Certified | Software Engineer, Machine Learning | CA | $236,578 | Tue Nov 26 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24332-505253 | Certified | Network Engineer Deployment and Support | VA | $125,445 | Wed Nov 27 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24319-476111 | Certified | Software Engineer, Product (MPKSWE8) | CA | $194,098 | 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.