The processing time for PERM green card applications has now reached an average of 512 days, as reported by immigration expert SanDiegoKnight. This duration reflects a significant increase from the pre-COVID average of 4 to 6 months for the Department of Labor’s review of filings.
Key Details:
- Current average processing time: 512 days (approximately 17 months)
- Pre-COVID average: 4-6 months for Department of Labor review
- Additional time for prevailing wage determination: 4-6 months
- Recruitment process duration: 2-3 months
The total time before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reviews a case can now exceed two years, indicating a structural backlog in the immigration system that is affecting many applicants seeking permanent residency.
Source: SanDiegoKnight