This article was published on February 19, 2023, and updated on March 24, 2023, April 12, 2023, May 12, 2023, June 29, 2023, July 17, 2023, August 21, 2023, September 28, 2023, November 13, 2023, December 10, 2023, January 24, 2024, February 20, 2024, and March 19, 2024, to reflect new information.
Key Points
- As of February 29, 2024, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in February 2023 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in December 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in April 2023
- 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 eight days longer in February 2024 than in January 2024. By the end of February, the average PERM processing time for adjudication was 401 days. The average processing time for audit review was 505 days, 25 days longer than the previous month.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM processing times. Please visit the DOL’s website for additional information.
Written by: Lucy Halse, Content Marketing Associate, Envoy Global
Edited by: Dmitri Pikman, Partner, Corporate Immigration Partners
Source: US Department of Labor (DOL)
February 20, 2024 Update:
Key Points
- As of January 31, 2024, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in January 2023 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in December 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in March 2023
- 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 30 days longer in January 2024 than in December 2023. By the end of January, average PERM processing times were 393 days for adjudication. The average processing time for audit review was 480 days, which is 24 days shorter than the month before.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM processing times. Please visit the DOL’s website for additional information.
Written by: Lucy Halse, Content Marketing Associate, Envoy Global
Edited by: Dmitri Pikman, Partner, Corporate Immigration Partners
Source: US Department of Labor (DOL)
January 24, 2024 Update:
Key Points
- As of December 31, 2023, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in January 2023 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in December 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in March 2023
- 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 17 days longer in December 2023 than were in November 2023. By the end of December, average PERM processing times were 363 days for adjudication. The average processing time for audit review was 504 days, which is eight days longer than the month before.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM 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 (DOL)
December 10, 2023 Update:
Key Points
- As of November 30, 2023, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in December 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in August 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in February 2023
- 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 eight days longer in November 2023 than they were in October 2023. By the end of November, average PERM processing times were 346 days for adjudication. The average processing time for audit review was 496 days, 241 days longer than the previous month.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM 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 (DOL)
November 13, 2023 Update:
Key Points
- As of October 31, 2023, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in December 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in July 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in January 2023
- 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 12 days longer in October 2023 than in September 2023. By the end of October, average PERM processing times were 338 days for adjudication. The average processing time for audit review was 255 days, which is 234 days shorter than the month before.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM 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 (DOL)
September 28, 2023 Update:
Key Points
- As of August 31, 2023, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in October 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in June 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in December 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 12 days longer in August 2023 than they were in July 2023. By the end of July, average PERM processing times were 323 days for adjudication. The average processing time for audit review was 513 days, which is 15 days longer than the month before.
Looking Ahead
This article is updated monthly to reflect updates to PERM 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 (DOL)
August 21, 2023 Update:
Key Points
- As of July 31, 2023, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in September 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in June 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in September 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 26 days longer in July 2023 than they were in June 2023. By the end of July, average PERM processing times were 311 days for adjudication. The average processing time for audit review was 498 days, which is 62 days longer than the month before.
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 (DOL)
July 17, 2023 Update:
Key Points
- As of June 30, 2023, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in September 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in May 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in August 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 marginally longer in June 2023 than they were in May 2023. By the end of June, average PERM processing times were 285 days for adjudication. The average processing time for audit review was 436 days, which is one week less than the month before.
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 (DOL)
June 29, 2023 Update:
Key Points
- As of May 31, 2023, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in July 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in April 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in August 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 May 2023 as they were in April 2023. By the end of May, average PERM processing times were 279 days for adjudication. The average processing time for audit review was 383 days, which is the same as the month before.
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 (DOL)
May 12, 2023 Update:
Key Points
- As of April 30, 2023, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in July 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in April 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in August 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 eight days longer in April 2023 compared to the previous month. By the end of April, average PERM processing times were 279 days for adjudication. The average processing time for audit review was 383 days, nearly three weeks shorter than the month before.
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 (DOL)
April 12, 2023 Update:
Key Points
- As of March 31, 2023, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in July 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in April 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in July 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 seven days longer in March 2023 compared to the previous month. By the end of March, average PERM processing times were 271 days for adjudication, and the average processing time for audit review was 402 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 (DOL)
March 24, 2023 Update:
Key Points
- As of February 28, 2023, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in June 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in March 2022
- The DOL also reported it was processing reconsideration requests filed in July 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 February 2023 compared to the previous month. By the end of February, the average PERM processing times were 264 days for adjudication, and the average processing time for audit review was 383 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 (DOL)
Original Post From February 19, 2023:
Key Points
- As of January 31, 2023, the DOL was adjudicating PERM applications filed in May 2022 and conducting audit reviews for PERM applications filed in March 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 January 2023 compared to the previous month. By the end of January, average PERM processing times were 264 days for adjudication, and the average processing time for audit review was 383 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 (DOL)
