PERM and Prevailing Wage Processing Times – April 2025 Update

As of April 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor has released updated timelines for PERM and Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) processing:

PERM Processing:

• Applications under Analyst Review: Filed in December 2023 or earlier

• Average Processing Time: 497 calendar days

• Reconsideration Requests: Being reviewed from February 2025 and earlier

PWD Processing:

• H-1B OEWS Requests: Filed in November 2024 or earlier

• H-1B Non-OEWS Requests: Filed in October 2024 or earlier

• PERM OEWS Requests: Filed in November 2024 or earlier

• PERM Non-OEWS Requests: Filed in October 2024 or earlier

• Redeterminations: Appeals filed in December 2024 or earlier

• Center Director Reviews: Cases from August 2024 or earlier

What This Means for Employers and Applicants:

• Start the PERM and wage determination processes well in advance.

• Expect processing delays and plan accordingly for hiring and green card timelines.

• Consider legal consultation for strategy and compliance.

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