The increase in PERM processing times can be attributed to several factors:

1. Higher Volume of Applications: There has been a significant increase in the number of PERM applications submitted. Between Fiscal Year 2022 and Fiscal Year 2023, the PERM program experienced a 12% increase in applications.

2. Backlog of Pending Cases: The Department of Labor (DOL) has a growing backlog of pending cases. As of late 2023, there were approximately 71,000 pending cases within the former PERM system and 79,376 in the current FLAG system

3. Resource Allocation: The DOL reallocates resources from the PERM program to other programs, such as the H-2A and H-2B programs, during their peak seasons to meet regulatory deadlines

4. Increased Scrutiny: There is greater scrutiny by the DOL on PERM applications, which can lead to longer processing times2.
System Changes: The implementation of a new ETA Form 9089 and a new filing system in 2023 has also contributed to delays

5. System Changes: The implementation of a new ETA Form 9089 and a new filing system in 2023 has also contributed to delays.

2023년에 perm 들어간 사람들은 어쩔수없네 ㅋㅋㅋ 다른이유도 이유지만 a new filing system in 2023 has also contributed to delays
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감사합니다
단지 perm 뿐만아니라 140/485 에도 영향이 있는듯해요.
8달넘었는데 140 노답이에요

저기서 말한 higher volume 은 한국보다 다른 나라 신청자가 더 많지않을까요

무엇보다 기존의 불체자문제, 최근의 멕시코 불법입국자 문제 때문에 이민국직원들이 눈코 뜰 새없이 바빠요.

이제 stem으로도 영주권 못받는 시대가 오는건ㄱ ㅏㅋㅋ

급행이 가능한 부분 무조건 급행하셔야됩니다..

급행은 하나밖에 없지 않나요? 140

최근 1-2년새 들어가신 분들은 역대 최악일 정도로 문호가 길어요. 앞으로 영주권 5-6년이 기본이라고 볼 수도 있음..