5,759
PERM Filings
89.8%
Approval Rate
0.8%
Denial Rate
9.4%
Withdrawn Rate
434 days
Avg Processing Time
$150,139
Avg Annual Wage
Filing Volume by Year
| Year | Total | Approved | Denied | Withdrawn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 2,035 | 1,734 | 33 | 268 | |
| FY2025 | 3,158 | 2,926 | 9 | 223 | |
| FY2026 | 566 | 510 | 4 | 52 |
PERM Filings by State
| State | Cases | |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 3,514 | |
| GA | 181 | |
| CA | 123 | |
| TX | 97 | |
| NC | 41 | |
| NY | 32 | |
| MA | 29 | |
| OR | 10 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| PA | 4 | |
| KS | 2 | |
| IL | 2 | |
| IA | 2 | |
| AZ | 2 |
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Cases |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | 2,624 |
| Project Management Specialists | 252 |
| Data Scientists | 213 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 116 |
| Sales Engineers | 85 |
Law Firms Used
| Firm | Cases | Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Vialto Partners LLP | 2,887 | 89.5% |
| Tafapolsky & Smith LLP | 800 | 77.5% |
| EY Law LLP | 231 | 84.4% |
| Murthy Law Firm | 93 | 95.7% |
| MacDonald Hoague & Bayless | 19 | 84.2% |
Recent Cases
| Case # | Status | Job Title | State | Wage | Received | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-100-25010-610599 | Withdrawn | Software Engineer | CA | $148,077 | Fri Jan 10 | Tue Mar 24 |
| G-100-25130-961683 | Withdrawn | Software Engineering | WA | $137,259 | Fri May 09 | Tue Mar 24 |
| G-100-25112-892068 | Withdrawn | Product Management | WA | $167,867 | Tue Apr 22 | Tue Mar 24 |
| G-100-24275-378131 | Denied | Software Engineer | CA | $184,662 | Tue Oct 01 | Mon Mar 23 |
| G-100-24275-378591 | Denied | Software Engineer | WA | $182,312 | Tue Oct 01 | Mon Mar 23 |
| G-100-25132-963298 | Withdrawn | Silicon Engineering | CA | $175,500 | Mon May 12 | Fri Mar 20 |
| G-100-24275-378149 | Certified | Software Engineer | CA | $184,662 | Tue Oct 01 | Wed Mar 18 |
| G-100-24275-378000 | Denied | Software Engineer | CA | $138,283 | Tue Oct 01 | Wed Mar 18 |
| G-100-24275-377695 | Certified | Software Engineer | CA | $184,662 | Tue Oct 01 | Tue Mar 17 |
| G-100-24275-377668 | Certified | Software Engineer | CA | $184,662 | Tue Oct 01 | 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.