PERM trends by quarter
Filings & approval rate
Median wage
| Quarter | Filings | Approval | Denied | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 93,871 | 57.21% | 4,077 | $101,764 |
| FY2021 | 108,170 | 62.37% | 4,057 | $105,227 |
| FY2022_Q4 | 104,434 | 38.73% | 4,419 | $105,000 |
| FY2023_Q4 | 116,306 | 45.32% | 6,364 | $107,931 |
| FY2024_Q4 | 114,300 | 44.73% | 4,900 | $103,800 |
| FY2025_Q1 | 1,002 | 33.63% | 623 | $51,459 |
| FY2025_Q3 | 101,092 | 71.39% | 1,424 | $100,922 |
| FY2025_Q4 | 46,065 | 93.08% | 1,322 | $97,000 |
| FY2026_Q1 | 18,124 | 89.08% | 602 | $100,600 |
| FY2026_Q2 | 42,156 | 92.76% | 1,443 | $105,000 |
More quarters appear as additional DOL files are imported.