This article was published on February 15, 2022, and updated on March 9, 2022, April 6, 2022, May 9, 2022, June 6, 2022, July 14, 2022, August 4, 2022, November 10, 2022, December 19, 2022, and January 20, 2023, to reflect new information.
Key Points
- As of December 31, 2022, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in April 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in January 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in June 2022
- Average PERM processing times were posted for adjudication and audit review
Overview
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released its monthly processing time updates for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications.
What are the Changes?
PERM processing times were slightly longer in December 2022 compared to the previous month. By the end of December, average PERM processing times were 255 days for adjudication, and the average processing time for audit review was 356 days.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM and PWD processing times. Please visit the DOL’s website for additional information.
Source
Written by: Lucy Halse, Content Marketing Associate, Envoy Global
Edited by: Dmitri Pikman, Supervising Attorney, Corporate Immigration Partners
Source: US Department of Labor
Update From December 19, 2022:
Key Points
- As of November 30, 2022, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in March 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in January 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in May 2022
- Average PERM processing times were posted for adjudication and audit review
Overview
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released its monthly processing time updates for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications.
What are the Changes?
PERM processing times were the same in November 2022 compared to the previous month. By the end of the month, the average PERM processing times were 249 days for adjudication, and the average processing time for audit review was 368 days.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM and Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) processing times. Please visit the DOL’s website for additional information.
Written by: Lucy Halse, Content Marketing Associate, Envoy Global
Edited by: Dmitri Pikman, Supervising Attorney, Corporate Immigration Partners
Source: US Department of Labor
Update From November 10, 2022:
Key Points
- As of October 31, 2022, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in February 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in December 2021
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in May 2022
- Average PERM processing times were posted for adjudication and audit review
Overview
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released its monthly processing time updates for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications.
What are the Changes?
PERM processing times were slightly longer in October 2022 compared to the previous month. By the end of the month, the average PERM processing times were 249 days for adjudication, and the average processing time for audit review was 368 days.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM and PWD processing times. Please visit the DOL’s website for additional information.
Written by: Lucy Halse, Content Marketing Associate, Envoy Global
Edited by: Dmitri Pikman, Supervising Attorney, Corporate Immigration Partners
Source: US Department of Labor
Update From August 4, 2022:
Key Points
- As of July 31, 2022, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in December 2021 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in October 2021
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in March 2022
- Average PERM processing times were posted for adjudication and audit review
Overview
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released its monthly processing time updates for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications.
What are the Changes?
PERM processing times were slightly longer in July 2022 compared to the previous month. By the end of the month, the average PERM processing times were 221 days for adjudication, and the average processing time for audit review was 296 days.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM and PWD processing times. Please visit the DOL’s website for additional information.
Written by: Lucy Halse, Content Marketing Associate, Envoy Global
Edited by: Frank Fogelbach, Supervising Attorney, Corporate Immigration Partners
Source: US Department of Labor
Update from July 14, 2022:
Key Points
- As of June 30, 2022, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in December 2021 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in September 2021
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in February 2022
- Average PERM processing times were posted for adjudication and audit review
Overview
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released its monthly processing time updates for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications.
What are the Changes?
PERM processing times were slightly longer in June 2022 compared to the previous month. By the end of the month, average PERM processing times were 204 days for adjudication. The average processing time for audit review was 279 days, which is a day longer than in May 2022.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM and PWD processing times. Please visit the DOL’s website for additional information.
Written by: Lucy Halse, Content Marketing Associate, Envoy Global
Edited by: Dmitri Pikman, Supervising Attorney, Corporate Immigration Partners
Source: US Department of Labor
Update from June 6, 2022:
Key Points
- As of May 31, 2022, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in November 2021 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in September 2021
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in January 2022
- Average PERM processing times were posted for adjudication and audit review
Overview
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released its monthly processing time updates for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications.
What are the Changes?
PERM processing times were slightly shorter in May 2022 compared to the previous month. By the end of the month, average PERM processing times were 191 days for adjudication. The average processing time for audit review was 278 days, which is slightly shorter than in April 2022.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM and PWD processing times. Please visit the DOL’s website for additional information.
Update from May 9, 2022:
Key Points
- As of April 30, 2022, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in October 2021 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in August 2021
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in December 2021
- Average PERM processing times were posted for adjudication and audit review
Overview
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released its monthly processing time updates for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications.
What are the Changes?
PERM processing times were slightly longer in April 2022 compared to the previous month. By the end of the month, average PERM processing times were 192 days for adjudication. The average processing time for audit review was 283 days, which is unchanged from March 2022.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM and PWD processing times. Please visit the DOL’s website for additional information.
Update from April 6, 2022:
Key Points
- As of March 31, 2022, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in September 2021 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in July 2021
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in October 2021
- Average PERM processing times were posted for adjudication and audit review
Overview
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released its monthly processing time updates for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications.
What are the Changes?
PERM processing times were slightly longer in March 2022 compared to the previous month. By the end of the month, average PERM processing times were 182 days for adjudication and 283 days for audit review.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM and PWD processing times. Please visit the DOL’s website for additional information.
Update From March 9, 2022:
Key Points
- As of February 28, 2022, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in September 2021 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in June 2021
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in September 2021
- Average PERM processing times were posted for adjudication and audit review
Overview
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released its monthly processing time updates for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications.
What are the Changes?
PERM processing times were slightly longer in February 2022 compared to the previous month. By the end of February, average PERM processing times were 178 days for adjudication and 292 days for audit review.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM and PWD processing times. Please visit the DOL’s website for additional information.
Original Post From February 15, 2022:
Key Points
- As of January 31, 2022, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in August 2021 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in April 2021
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in August 2021
- Average PERM processing times were posted for adjudication and audit review
Overview
The US Department of Labor (DOL) has released its monthly processing time updates for permanent labor certification (PERM) applications.
What are the Changes?
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