PERM Tracker

DOL's current PERM processing queue, a processing time estimate by filing month, and a search of decided PERM cases by employer, job title or case number.

About this tool: what it uses, who it is for, and what it is not

PERM labor certification is the first major government step in most EB-2 and EB-3 green card cases. The PERM Tracker shows the filing month DOL says it is reviewing now, estimates a processing window for a filing month from DOL OFLC's quarterly disclosure data, and searches decided cases by employer, job title or case number.

  • DOL's current queue: The filing months DOL's FLAG processing times page lists for Analyst Review and Audit Review, the month of the reconsideration requests DOL is now reviewing, DOL's average days to a decision, and DOL's as-of date.
  • Case lookup: Enter a PERM case number (for example G-100-12345-123456; older cases use A-12345-12345) to see filing date, decision date, employer, job title, offered wage, and status for a decided case. Pending cases are not in DOL's public data; check those on DOL's FLAG case status search.
  • Processing estimates: Pick a filing month to see how long DOL took to decide the cases filed that month. If DOL has not reached that month yet, or its decided cases are too few or only partly inside this data, it says so instead of showing a date.
  • Employer analysis: For any employer, see PERM volume over time, certification rate, average decision days, and top job titles. Helpful when evaluating a new sponsor.

Data from DOL OFLC PERM disclosure files (updated quarterly) and DOL's FLAG processing times page (updated about monthly). Not legal advice.

DOL's current PERM queue

As of October 5, 2026, from DOL's FLAG processing times page.

Analyst Review
December 2025
filing month DOL analysts are working on
Audit Review
December 2025
filing month of audited cases DOL is working on
Reconsideration requests
May 2026
month the requests now in review were filed with DOL's Certifying Officer
Average days to a decision
336 days
Analyst Review decisions in August 2026

DOL notes it may still be completing applications filed before the month shown. Source: DOL FLAG processing times . Not legal advice.

Data sourced from U.S. DOL OFLC public disclosure files. Processing time estimates are based on historical data and do not constitute legal advice.
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Searches decided cases (certified, denied or withdrawn) in DOL's public disclosure data, decisions through June 30, 2026. Pending cases are not in that data.

Min and Max Offered Wage match the offered wage, or the bottom of its range.

Understanding the PERM Process

PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) is the first step in the employment-based green card process for most EB-2 and EB-3 applicants.

What is PERM?

PERM is a labor certification process where the employer proves to the Department of Labor that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. It involves recruitment, prevailing wage determination, and a DOL review.

Processing Times

DOL's FLAG page put the average for Analyst Review decisions in August 2026 at 336 days (as of October 5, 2026). Audited cases follow a separate queue. The priority date for your green card is set when the PERM application is filed.

Employer Responsibility

The employer files and pays for the PERM application. The employee cannot self-sponsor through PERM. If you change employers before I-140 approval, you typically need to restart the PERM process.

Why Priority Date Matters

Your PERM filing date becomes your priority date, which determines your place in the green card queue. For EB-2 and EB-3 applicants charged to India, the priority date can mean a wait of 10+ years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sourced from DOL OFLC PERM disclosure files and DOL's FLAG processing times page. Filing data is public record. Not legal advice.

Questions? Ask here