PERM Processing Times (as of 11/30/2023)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | December 2022 |
| Audit Review | August 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | February 2023 |
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | December 2022 |
| Audit Review | August 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | February 2023 |
One of the ways a foreign national (alien) can become a permanent resident is through a permanent employment opportunity in the United States. There are five employment-based preference categories.