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PERM Processing Times (as of 9/30/2019)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | July 2019 |
| Audit Review | February 2019 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | May 2019 |
Green Card
Immigration Law
PERM CMS Will Allow Submission Of Electronic Documentation, Beginning On And After 4/15/17
The new change to the PERM CMS will allow submission of electronic documentation beginning on and after 4/15/17 as announced by DOL.
Please use this User Guide which is designed for employers and attorneys/agents, describes the fundamentals of the Web-based system, including registering, logging in, preparing PERM application, and managing your user account.
Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 6 April, 2017
Immigration.com
Green Card
PERM Processing Times (as of 3/31/2017)
PERM Processing Times (as of 3/31/2017)
Green Card
Immigration Law
PERM Processing Times (as of 4/30/2017)
PERM Processing Times (as of 4/30/2017)
Green Card
Immigration Law
Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), June 1, 2017
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Immigration Law
Green Card
PERM Processing Times (as of 5/31/2017)
| Processing Queue | Priority Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | |
| Analyst Review | March | 2017 |
| Audit Review | November | 2016 |
| Reconsideration Requests to the CO | May | 2017 |
Green Card
Immigration Law
Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), June 15, 2017
Immigration.com
Citizenship and Naturalization
Green Card
Discussion Topics, Thursday, 15 June 2017:
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FAQ: Exemption from H-1 quota, Visa stamped, did not join employer || The best methods for spouse of a green card holder to enter the USA || Effect of revocation of PERM on an already approved H1 extension || Applying for H-4 status while H-1 is pending || How to reset H-1 six years || FAQ: Applying for H-1B visa when there was a status violation ||
Other: Filing Form N-600 || Correcting H-1B visa errors || H-1B visa stamping where client company was acquired || Traveling on advance parole or H-1B visa || Changing place of birth in immigration records || Supplement-J || understanding motions to reopen || Criminal conviction || Changing status to J-1 || Parents status expires while I-485 is pending || Can a green card holder enter the US on a non-immigrant visa? || The new regulations for I-140, etc.
PERM Processing Times (as of 1/31/2022)
The dates reflect the month and year in which applications were filed (request date) or submission date of the appeal request for Redeterminations or Center Director Review. The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) encourages employers to request a prevailing wage determination for the H-2B program at least 60 days before the date the determination is needed. For various reasons, OFLC may be completing the processing of applications filed prior to the month posted.
PERM Processing Times (as of 2/28/2022)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | September 2021 |
| Audit Review | June 2021 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | September 2021 |
Green Card
Immigration Law
PERM Processing Times (as of 3/31/2022)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | September 2021 |
| Audit Review | July 2021 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | October 2021 |
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
April 28, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
Discussion Topics, Thursday, April 28, 2022:
PERM Processing Times (as of 4/30/2022)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | October 2021 |
| Audit Review | August 2021 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | December 2021 |
Green Card
Immigration Law
May 12, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Nonimmigrant Visas
Discussion Topics, May 12, 2022
PERM Processing Times (as of 5/31/2022)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | November 2021 |
| Audit Review | September 2021 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | January 2022 |
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
Recording of June 9, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
FAQs: Traveled on Advance Parole - Maintaining H-1B status without going for stamping and filing multiple I-485 or Interfiling || Green card application for parents during tourist visa || How are PERM minimum job requirements determined? || Extending or Renewing F-1 student visa risks and requirements || Various Interfiling Issues ||
Recording of July 07, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Immigration Law
Discussion Topics:
FAQs: Experience & education requirements for a PERM/labor certification-based green card || Continuing work or reverting to STEM OPT during H-1B Change of Status || For PERM, can I use my master's degree completed after I joined?
PERM Processing Times (as of 6/30/2022)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | December 2021 |
| Audit Review | September 2021 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | February 2022 |
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
Frequently asked questions answered in The Economic Times NRI Helpdesk by Rajiv : What are the risks involved in renewing F1 visa in another country?
Published by: The Economic Times: August 01, 2022
Question: I have been in the U.S since 2017, and my F1 visa expires this month due to the 5 year validity period.
Answer: First of all, unless you are traveling, you do not have to renew your visa. If the visa expires while you're still completing your course, it's absolutely no problem.
Read more by clicking the link below or the pdf attachment.
PERM Processing Times (as of 7/31/2022)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | December 2021 |
| Audit Review | October 2021 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | March 2022 |
Agency
Green Card
Immigration Law
Recording of Aug 4, 2022, Free US Immigration Community Conference Call with Rajiv (Every Other Thursday)
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
Discussion Topics
FAQs: Changing profession after receiving Employment Based Green Card || Eligibility for the EB-1A extraordinary ability category || The H-1B remainder option: Calculating recapture of H-1B unused time ||
PERM Processing Times (as of 08/31/2021)
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | April 2021 |
| Audit Review | October 2020 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | April 2021 |
Green Card
Immigration Law
I-130 and I-485 approval for the second husband of a green card holder, who obtained her own green card through marriage
In this case, the petitioning green card holder filed forms I-130 and I-485 for her second husband, whom she had been married to for less than five years since obtaining her lawful permanent resident status based on her first marriage, which was to a U.S. citizen. That marriage ended in a divorce.