GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Perm Application Duration Statistics
The average processing time for a Perm application is typically 6 to 8 months.
In this post, we explore the duration of PERM applications, shedding light on the various statistics that impact processing times for these crucial immigration filings. From year-on-year trends to the influence of third-party agents and audits, a comprehensive analysis reveals the complexities and challenges applicants face in navigating the PERM application process.
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"PERM applications for IT sector positions saw a year-on-year increase of 12% in processing times in FY 2020."
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"35% of PERM applications are handled by third-party agents on behalf of employers, potentially affecting processing times."
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"In fiscal year 2021, 44% of PERM applications were processed within 180 days."
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"In the second quarter of 2021, approximately 2,500 PERM applications were submitted monthly."
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"The average wait time for PERM approval has increased by 30% over the past five years."
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"More than 30% of PERM applications filed in 2019 needed additional information which delayed processing times by at least 30 days."
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"5% of PERM applications were undergoing random audit selection, which increased processing times."
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"PERM application audit reviews took about 280 days on average as of February 2022."
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"The Department of Labor received approximately 80,000 PERM applications in 2016."
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"Employers reported a 25% increase in PERM processing times during the COVID-19 pandemic."
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"For Bachelor's degree level PERM applications, the processing time can range from 200 to 300 days."
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"In 2021, 15% of PERM applications were selected for audit review."
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"Labor Department closed nearly 90% of PERM applications within 120 days in 2018."
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"The average processing time for PERM applications was 164 days in 2021."
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"The processing time for PERM applications is subject to increase or decrease depending on the volume of applications received."
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"PERM application premium processing, if reintroduced, could reduce processing times by up to 50%."
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"The processing time for Master’s degree level PERM applications usually ranges between 180 to 240 days."
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"As of December 2020, the average processing time for a PERM application was about 150 days."
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"The refusal rate for PERM applications was around 7% in FY 2017."
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"As of April 2022, PERM application prevailing wage determinations took about 151 days."
Jannik Lindner
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