ETA-9141
DOL determines prevailing wage.
PERM Processing Times 2026
Track PERM processing times and build a Green Card timeline. ETA-9089 PERM timing here uses published DOL disclosure data (median and upper-range days); other stages combine official-style ranges with illustrative estimates.
Use our PERM processing time calculator as a PERM timeline estimator from your filing month, or open PERM analytics for interactive charts. Not legal advice.
Indicative processing ranges
Ballpark timelines by form. ETA-9089 uses the latest published disclosure median through upper-range days. Always confirm on the official DOL or USCIS processing-time tools.
Open official processing times for ETA-9089 PERM
DOL
ETA-9089 PERM
497 to 518 days
DOL disclosure: median to upper range.Verify on agency site.
Open official processing times for ETA-9141 PWD
DOL
ETA-9141 PWD
180 to 240 days
Indicative range.Verify on agency site.
Open official processing times for I-140 Petition
USCIS
I-140 Petition
15 to 240 days
Indicative range.Verify on agency site.
Open official processing times for I-485 Adjustment
USCIS
I-485 Adjustment
360 to 720 days
Indicative range.Verify on agency site.
Next steps
Tools for your stage of the journey
Pick where you are (PWD, PERM, I-140, priority date, or I-485) and see guides and actions that match, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Planner
Your personalized timeline
Model PWD → PERM → I-140 milestones from your filing month.
Timeline calculator
Choose where your clock starts, add your filing month, then get stage-by-stage date ranges.
DOL disclosure: DOL PERM disclosure FY2026 Q1 (partial). Median and upper-range PERM days from published data. Crowd-sourced estimates for other stages.
DOL disclosure snapshot
Trends from published filings
A quick look at processing times by period and recent monthly volume. When we have outcome detail, each month is split by status in the published data. Period coverage varies (full year vs partial).
Full dashboards, occupation mix, and methodologyProcessing days (median to upper range)
Median band + percentile lines by period
Navy fill: 0 to median Teal fill: median to upper range
Monthly filings by outcome
Last 18 months · stacked by outcome in disclosure data
Immigration process stages
Typical PERM labor certification path. Order and timing vary by case.
Recruitment
Company advertises position.
ETA-9089
Employer files PERM application.
I-140
Employer files Immigrant Petition.
Common questions
- How long does PERM processing take?
- It depends on period and case facts. This site shows indicative DOL disclosure ranges for ETA-9089 and a calculator to model your timeline; check official DOL and USCIS tools for your case.
- Is this a PERM processing time calculator?
- Yes. The planner below is a free PERM processing time calculator with optional PWD start, PERM audit, and I-140 premium settings.
- Where is PERM analytics?
- Full charts (processing times, outcomes, filings) live on DOL disclosure trends.