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deepak_perm_labor
Oct 5, 2025, 3:00 PM1 min read

PERM Approved After 14 Months - PWD Delays Are Real

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Finally got my PERM approved after 14 months! The process has definitely gotten longer. Here's my timeline.

Timeline:

  • Prevailing Wage Request: August 2024
  • PWD Received: March 2025 (7 months!)
  • Recruitment started: April 2025
  • PERM filed: May 2025
  • PERM approved: October 2025 (5 months)

Total time: 14 months

The PWD wait was brutal. I've heard it's even longer now (8-10 months).

Tips for those starting PERM:

  1. Start the PWD process as early as possible
  2. Make sure job dut...

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deepak_perm_laborOct 5, 2025, 6:00 PM

14 months for PERM is brutal but becoming the norm unfortunately. The PWD backlog is killing everyone. I've heard of some cases taking 10+ months just for PWD.

Congrats on getting it done though! I-140 is the easy part after PERM. You'll be done in no time with premium processing.

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anita_i140_approvedOct 6, 2025, 9:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this timeline! I'm about to start my PERM process. Did your company use internal recruiters or post the job externally for recruitment?

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deepak_perm_laborOct 6, 2025, 11:00 AM

@anita_i140_approved They used a combination:

  • Posted on company website (required)
  • Posted on state job bank (required)
  • Newspaper ads (required, 2 Sundays)
  • Posted on LinkedIn and Indeed
  • Internal job posting

Recruitment must run for 30 days minimum, then 30 days waiting period. Your attorney will guide you through all this. The key is documenting everything - every resume received, why each candidate was rejected, etc.

Good luck!

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