IMMIGRATION ALERTS

US DOL PERM processing times July 2026: analyst review averages 403 days. Cases from July 2025 being adjudicated. Backlogs persist for green card applicants.

DOL reports 143,235 H-2B workers certified, 10,335 cases finalized for FY 2026 second half. PWD processing updates and July filing window results.

DOL March 2026 PERM report: Processing now at October 2024 filings; PWD issuances reach December 2025.

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 PERM processing times for July 2025, as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), provide crucial insights for employers and foreign workers navigating the employment-based green card process. The Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program is a mandatory step for EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visas, ensuring that hiring foreign workers does not negatively impact U.S. workers. Below is a detailed breakdown of the latest PERM processing times as of July 1, 2025.