Are FLAG processing times case-specific predictions?
No. FLAG processing times are official general context. They should not be read as a prediction for a specific PERM case.
PERM processing times
Official FLAG processing-time context
FLAG publishes general processing-time context. It can help set expectations, but it cannot predict an individual PERM case.
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May 5, 2026
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Processing Times | Flag
PERM Prevailing Wages Wage Data Wage Data OFLC Wage Search OFLC Wage Data Downloads H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) H-2A Labor Supply State Determinations H-
Processing Times SUPPORT Support Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Video Tutorials User Guides Contact Related Links Related Links Find Your State Workforce Agency Foreign Labo
Processing Times Update Schedule PWD: Updated COB at the end of first work week of each month for data ending at 12am EST at the first of each month PERM: Updated COB at end o
Prevailing Wage Determination Processing Times (as of 04/09/2026) Processing Queue OEWS Receipt Date i Non-OEWS Receipt Date i CW-1 March 2026 -- H-1B January 2026 January 202
PERM January 2026 January 2026 Redeterminations H-1B: January 2026 PERM: December 2025 Center Director Reviews CW-1: January 2026 H-1B: N/A H-2B: September 2025 PER
prevailing wage determination for the H-2B program at least 60 days before the date the determination is needed
processing times indicate the average processing time for all prevailing wage applications received in a specific month
processing time for each request may vary from the average depending on the material facts and individual circumstances of the case
PERM Receipt Month ii Remaining Requests ii September 2025 7 October 2025 0 November 2025 71 December 2025 287 January 2026 7,843 February 2026 12,096 March 2026 15
prevailing wage determination for the H-2B program at least 60 days before the date the determination is needed
PERM Processing Times (as of 04/23/2026) Processing Queue Priority Date Analyst Review January 2025 Audit Review December 2025 Reconsideration Request to the
PERM Helpdesk for a status on the application at oflc
PERM Applications Determinations Month Calendar Days Analyst Review March 2026 501 Audit Review March 2026 343 These dates reflect the amount of time to process app
processing times for each employer’s PERM application may vary from the average depending on material facts and individual circumstances of the case
processing time for all PERM applications for the most recent month
Processing Times (updated as of close of business 5/2/2026) I
Processing Times (measured in calendar days) Processing Activity Total Cases Current Status Average Number of Days to Process Complete 2 Cases (cumulative over th
Processing Times (updated as of close of business 5/2/2026) Applications Received for Requested Date of Need from October 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 STEP
Processing Times (updated as of close of business 5/2/2026) STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Month of Receipt Total Cases Submitted 6 & Positions Requested
LCA and PERM rows are filing signals, not USCIS approvals, green-card approvals, legal advice, or outcome predictions.
FAQ
Common questions
How often should processing-time data be refreshed?
The importer stores fetched timestamps and checksums so Railway jobs can refresh the page periodically and show source freshness.
Does an LCA certification mean an H-1B petition was approved?
No. A DOL-certified LCA is not the same as USCIS H-1B petition approval. It is an official labor-condition filing signal that should be interpreted with that limit.
Does a PERM certification mean a green card was approved?
No. PERM certification is one step in an employment-based green card process. It does not mean a green card, I-140 petition, or adjustment of status was approved.
Can this data prove an employer will sponsor a candidate?
No. Official filing history can show recent activity, roles, worksites, and wage signals, but it does not guarantee future sponsorship or predict legal outcomes.