Live PERM tracker · DOL OFLC data
PERM Tracker — your real place in the PERM queue
The most accurate PERM Tracker for ETA Form 9089 Labor Certification cases. Track current PERM processing times, see the active submission month being reviewed by the DOL, and get a personalized estimate for your own case.
Avg PERM processing
479
days · Range 462–480 days · DOL data
Daily processed by DOL
218
30-day average of certifications + denials
Processed yesterday
—
Most recent reporting day from DOL
Active submission month
Mar 2025
Currently being reviewed by DOL
Built for your case, not the average
Two inputs. One personalized timeline based on DOL's actual month-by-month, alphabetical-within-month processing order.
Found on your ETA Form 9089. The middle 5 digits encode your filing date.
DOL processes applications alphabetically by employer name within each month. # covers names starting with numbers or special characters.
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We'll show your queue position, how many cases are ahead of you, and an expected decision date — all tailored to your sponsor's letter.
Updated monthly · Live DOL data
PERM Timeline 2026
Month-by-month view of the U.S. Department of Labor PERM queue. For each filing month: how many ETA Form 9089 applications were received, how many are still pending, and what share has already been decided. The DOL works the queue in order of submission month, so the oldest pending month is the one being actively processed today.
| Filing month | Cases filed | Decided | Pending | % decided | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 9,400 | 0 | 9,400 | 0% | In queue |
| March 2026 | 9,500 | 0 | 9,500 | 0% | In queue |
| February 2026 | 9,700 | 0 | 9,700 | 0% | In queue |
| January 2026 | 9,900 | 0 | 9,900 | 0% | In queue |
| December 2025 | 10,100 | 0 | 10,100 | 0% | In queue |
| November 2025 | 9,600 | 0 | 9,600 | 0% | In queue |
| October 2025 | 10,300 | 0 | 10,300 | 0% | In queue |
| September 2025 | 9,800 | 0 | 9,800 | 0% | In queue |
| August 2025 | 10,900 | 0 | 10,900 | 0% | In queue |
| July 2025 | 11,700 | 0 | 11,700 | 0% | In queue |
| June 2025 | 10,400 | 0 | 10,400 | 0% | In queue |
| May 2025 | 12,800 | 0 | 12,800 | 0% | In queue |
| April 2025 | 11,200 | 0 | 11,200 | 0% | In queue |
| March 2025 | 12,500 | 0 | 12,500 | 0% | In queue |
| February 2025 | 11,900 | 100 | 11,800 | 1% | In queue |
| January 2025 | 14,100 | 500 | 13,600 | 4% | In queue |
| December 2024 | 13,200 | 900 | 12,300 | 7% | In queue |
| November 2024 | 11,400 | 2,300 | 9,100 | 20% | Active month |
Source: live DOL OFLC disclosure data via PermQueue. Status reflects whether DOL is currently working that submission month.
Inside the queue
Real-time views of how the Department of Labor is processing PERM applications — drawn from public OFLC disclosure data.
Monthly backlog
Cases pending per submission month
Daily processed
RFI + Denied + Certified, last 30 days
PERMs filed per month
Total cases submitted to DOL — last 12 months
Sponsor letter distribution
Approximate share of cases by employer first letter
Estimated wait time trend
Average PERM processing time, month over month
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Why this PERM Tracker is different
Why this PERM Tracker is different
Generic PERM trackers report a single average wait time. The DOL actually processes cases by submission month first, then alphabetically by sponsoring employer name. Two people who filed the same week can wait months apart depending on their employer's name.
- Personalized estimate from your case number + sponsor
- Live DOL OFLC data refreshed regularly
- Visa Bulletin and I-140 trackers included
- Search 100,000+ PERM sponsors and approval rates
- Free — no signup needed to use the tracker
- Optional email alerts when your case advances
FAQ
PERM Tracker FAQ
What is a PERM Tracker?
A PERM Tracker monitors the U.S. Department of Labor's processing of ETA Form 9089 PERM Labor Certification applications. PermQueue's tracker is personalized — it uses your case number and sponsor to estimate your exact place in line.
How accurate is the PERM Tracker?
Estimates are based on public DOL OFLC disclosure data and the documented alphabetical-by-employer order within each submission month. Accuracy improves as DOL releases more recent batches.
Is the PERM Tracker free?
Yes. The PERM Tracker, queue calculator and live dashboard are free. Optional email alerts for movement on your case are available as a paid add-on.