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As of February 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor is processing PERM analyst reviews for cases filed in September 2024 or earlier, while audit reviews are underway for filings from June 2025 or earlier. Prevailing wage determinations are seeing a 3–4 month lag for OEWS-based requests. With standard PERM processing now averaging 500–512 days and no premium option available, employers should anticipate total green card timelines of 18–24 months or more and plan accordingly.
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has announced that it will permanently delete records from its decommissioned legacy Permanent Online System for cases where a final determination was made more than five years ago. This action aligns with OFLC’s records disposition schedule, approved by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) is seeking public feedback to determine the annual list of Labor Supply States (LSS). This is part of the 2022 H-2A Final Rule, which has been in effect since November 14, 2022.
