PERM trends by quarter
Filings & approval rate
Median wage
| Quarter | Filings | Approval | Denied | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 93,875 | 57.21% | 4,081 | $101,764 |
| FY2021 | 108,190 | 62.36% | 4,077 | $105,206 |
| FY2022_Q4 | 104,564 | 38.69% | 4,549 | $105,000 |
| FY2023_Q4 | 94,900 | 34.76% | 5,204 | $107,618 |
| FY2025_Q4 | 147,056 | 54.86% | 2,615 | $100,000 |
| FY2026_Q2 | 60,195 | 91.81% | 1,942 | $103,334 |
More quarters appear as additional DOL files are imported.