Current PERM Processing Dates/Times (as of August 31, 2010)

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) has provided an update on the current PERM processing dates as of August 31, 2010.  Most notable is the decreased processing time for regular PERM applications — down to 4-5 months now.  The processing times are as follows:

  • Regular processing: May 2010.  DOL is processing PERM applications with priority dates in May 2010.  This suggests that there is notable forward movement for regular PERM processing.  Accordingly, regular PERM processing times should be approximately 4-5 months.
  • Audited applications: August 2008.  DOL is processing PERM audits which have a priority date of August 2008.  This is no movement in this category in comparison to prior months.   Accordingly, audited PERM applications are processed approximately 24 months after the initial PERM was filed and the priority date established.
  • Appealed applications: March 2008.  DOL is processing PERM appeals which have a priority date of March 2008.   There is some delay in this category in comparison to prior months.   Accordingly, PERM appeals are processed approximately 29-30 months after the initial PERM was filed and its priority date established.

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About the Author: Dimo Michailov

Dimo Michailov
Dimo has over 15 years of experience in US immigration including employment-based immigration benefits, corporate compliance and family based immigration. He represents corporate and individual clients in a wide range of cross-border immigration matters including mobility of key foreign executives and managers, specialized knowledge workers, and foreign nationals with extraordinary ability.

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