6,878
PERM Filings
91.0%
Approval Rate
0.7%
Denial Rate
8.3%
Withdrawn Rate
432 days
Avg Processing Time
$150,238
Avg Annual Wage
Filing Volume by Year
| Year | Total | Approved | Denied | Withdrawn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 2,035 | 1,734 | 33 | 268 | |
| FY2025 | 3,157 | 2,926 | 8 | 223 | |
| FY2026 | 1,686 | 1,600 | 7 | 79 |
PERM Filings by State
| State | Cases | |
|---|---|---|
| WA | 4,475 | |
| CA | 208 | |
| GA | 198 | |
| TX | 117 | |
| NC | 47 | |
| NY | 46 | |
| MA | 38 | |
| OR | 11 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| VA | 7 | |
| PA | 5 | |
| IL | 4 | |
| KS | 2 | |
| IA | 2 | |
| AZ | 2 |
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Cases |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | 3,420 |
| Project Management Specialists | 343 |
| Data Scientists | 247 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 135 |
| Sales Engineers | 104 |
Law Firms Used
| Firm | Cases | Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Vialto Partners LLP | 3,312 | 90.6% |
| Tafapolsky & Smith LLP | 1,139 | 83.8% |
| EY Law LLP | 442 | 91.0% |
| Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. | 117 | 72.6% |
| Murthy Law Firm | 103 | 96.1% |
Recent Cases
| Case # | Status | Job Title | State | Wage | Received | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-100-25140-993812 | Certified | Technology Specialists | IL | $218,800 | Mon May 19 | Tue Jun 30 |
| G-100-25133-967556 | Certified | Technical Program Management | WA | $177,259 | Mon May 12 | Wed Jun 24 |
| G-100-25135-980729 | Certified | Sourcing Engineering | WA | $190,000 | Thu May 15 | Wed Jun 24 |
| G-100-25132-966636 | Certified | Software Engineering | WA | $120,900 | Mon May 12 | Wed Jun 24 |
| G-100-25132-967203 | Certified | Software Engineering | WA | $148,557 | Mon May 12 | Wed Jun 24 |
| G-100-25133-967536 | Certified | Software Engineering | WA | $163,862 | Mon May 12 | Wed Jun 24 |
| G-100-25133-972510 | Certified | Solution Area Specialist | MA | $175,885 | Tue May 13 | Wed Jun 24 |
| G-100-25135-981467 | Certified | Customer Experience Program Management | CA | $205,315 | Thu May 15 | Wed Jun 24 |
| G-100-25133-972494 | Certified | NPI Product Engineering | WA | $148,100 | Tue May 13 | Wed Jun 24 |
| G-100-25133-967581 | Certified | Software Engineering | WA | $159,000 | Mon May 12 | Wed Jun 24 |
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.