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PERM cases by fiscal year
Green-card labor certification cases for Autodesk, Inc. as published in DOL's PERM disclosure files. Each fiscal year counts the cases DOL decided that year (certified, denied or withdrawn); the certification rate excludes withdrawn cases. The median offered wage is the annualized wage on certified applications.
| Fiscal year | Cases | Certified | Denied | Withdrawn | Cert. rate | Median offered wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | 24 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% | $84,240 |
| FY 2009 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% | $94,807 |
| FY 2010 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% | $104,750 |
| FY 2011 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $102,149 |
| FY 2012 | 22 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 95.5% | $107,150 |
| FY 2013 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 100.0% | $102,310 |
| FY 2014 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $117,300 |
| FY 2015 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $108,680 |
| FY 2016 | 69 | 67 | 1 | 1 | 98.5% | $121,132 |
| FY 2017 | 36 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 97.2% | $115,000 |
| FY 2018 | 80 | 78 | 1 | 1 | 98.7% | $124,328 |
| FY 2019 | 53 | 52 | 1 | 0 | 98.1% | $125,054 |
| FY 2020 | 65 | 61 | 2 | 2 | 96.8% | $133,182 |
| FY 2021 | 62 | 60 | 0 | 2 | 100.0% | $137,530 |
| FY 2022 | 67 | 64 | 0 | 3 | 100.0% | $139,552 |
| FY 2023 | 55 | 52 | 0 | 3 | 100.0% | $137,660 |
| FY 2024 | 74 | 73 | 1 | 0 | 98.6% | $148,700 |
| FY 2025 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $148,305 |
| FY 2026 (year-to-date) | 53 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 96.2% | $160,139 |
| All years | 804 | 778 | 10 | 16 | 98.7% | — |
Recent volume — FY 2023: 55, FY 2024: 74, FY 2025: 41 cases. The busiest year on record was FY 2018 with 80 cases decided.
Current PERM case status
ImmiLane's case-status tracker re-scans DOL's public PERM records several times a day for cases filed since November 2024. For Autodesk, Inc. it currently tracks 60 filings: 42 certified, 15 still pending (14 in analyst review, 1 with an RFI), 3 denied and 0 withdrawn. Certification rate among decided cases: 93.3%. Most recent filing seen: Apr 1, 2026.
- Certified42
- Analyst review14
- RFI issued1
- Denied3
DOL is currently adjudicating December 2025 filings (35% of that month processed, 9,052 cases remaining) — see the live PERM processing time tracker. Live tracker data as of Oct 3, 2026, 6:56 AM ET.
Job titles in these recent filings: Senior Software Engineer (12), Software Engineer (4), Software Architect (2), Systems Engineer (1), Software Project Engineer/Manager (1), Software Engineer, Principal (1).
PERM processing time
DOL adjudicates PERM applications in filing-date order, not by employer, so a case from Autodesk, Inc. waits in the same queue as every other case filed the same month. As of Oct 3, 2026, 6:55 AM ET, DOL is working on December 2025 filings and recently decided cases averaged 303 days from filing to decision (certified cases 300 days). Audited cases take longer — see the PERM audits and RFIs guide.
Filing-to-decision times for this employer's certified PERM cases, by the fiscal year of the DOL decision (from DOL's PERM disclosure files):
| Decision FY | Certified cases | Median days | 25th pct. | 75th pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | 61 | 138 | 98 | 147 |
| FY 2021 | 60 | 173 | 156 | 191 |
| FY 2022 | 64 | 186 | 159 | 261 |
| FY 2023 | 52 | 284 | 264 | 315 |
| FY 2024 | 73 | 380 | 365 | 395 |
| FY 2025 | 41 | 449 | 446 | 463 |
| FY 2026 | 11 | 489 | 486 | 496 |
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Job titles sponsored
The most common job titles on Autodesk, Inc.'s PERM applications (FY2020–FY2026 disclosure data; top 10 titles, 207 cases):
| PERM job title | Cases |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 41 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 36 |
| Sr. Software Engineer | 29 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Applications | 17 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 17 |
| Software Developers, Applications | 15 |
| Principal Engineer | 15 |
| Software Engineer, Senior | 14 |
| COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGINEERS, APPLICATIONS | 12 |
| Software Engineer, Sr. | 11 |
Work locations
Primary worksite locations on Autodesk, Inc.'s PERM applications, from DOL's PERM disclosure files for decisions in FY2020 – FY2026 Q2 (376 cases):
| Worksite state | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 296 | 78.7% |
| MI | 27 | 7.2% |
| MA | 22 | 5.9% |
| OR | 14 | 3.7% |
| CO | 5 | 1.3% |
| TX | 4 | 1.1% |
| NH | 3 | 0.8% |
| GA | 3 | 0.8% |
| Worksite city | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 246 | 65.4% |
| San Rafael, CA | 49 | 13.0% |
| Novi, MI | 27 | 7.2% |
| Boston, MA | 22 | 5.9% |
| Portland, OR | 14 | 3.7% |
| Plano, TX | 4 | 1.1% |
| Denver, CO | 4 | 1.1% |
| Manchester, NH | 3 | 0.8% |
H-1B salaries and LCA filings
In FY2025, Autodesk, Inc. had 32 certified H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) positions with a median offered salary of $162,743; about 100% of those positions were offered at or above the DOL prevailing wage. Across all years on record (FY 2008 onward) it has 2,226 LCA filings.
Top H-1B occupations by offered wage (FY2025, top 10):
| Occupation | LCAs | 10th pct. | Median | 90th pct. | Prevailing (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers SOC 15-1252.00 | 13 | $140,828 | $173,618 | $213,512 | $162,743 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021.00 | 5 | $159,044 | $214,900 | $216,935 | $214,900 |
| Information Technology Project Managers SOC 15-1299.09 | 4 | $137,558 | $188,997 | $192,000 | $176,509 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts SOC 15-2051.01 | 2 | $121,101 | $129,932 | $138,762 | $129,932 |
| Information Security Engineers SOC 15-1299.05 | 2 | $114,795 | $114,795 | $114,795 | $114,795 |
| Database Architects SOC 15-1243.00 | 1 | $110,000 | $110,000 | $110,000 | $105,549 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082.00 | 1 | $125,400 | $125,400 | $125,400 | $110,490 |
| Graphic Designers SOC 27-1024.00 | 1 | $128,170 | $128,170 | $128,170 | $128,170 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists SOC 17-2112.01 | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $131,976 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists SOC 15-1221.00 | 1 | $164,403 | $164,403 | $164,403 | $134,139 |
| Fiscal year | LCA filings | Certified | Median offered wage | Median prevailing wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | 111 | 106 | $83,138 | $78,125 |
| FY 2009 | 98 | 83 | $79,966 | $77,334 |
| FY 2010 | 52 | 37 | $89,461 | $87,600 |
| FY 2011 | 90 | 83 | $90,480 | $90,480 |
| FY 2012 | 102 | 75 | $90,428 | $90,199 |
| FY 2013 | 88 | 72 | $98,717 | $98,634 |
| FY 2014 | 95 | 83 | $97,900 | $93,267 |
| FY 2015 | 151 | 137 | $94,162 | $94,162 |
| FY 2016 | 169 | 153 | $105,000 | $97,635 |
| FY 2017 | 197 | 176 | $102,398 | $100,511 |
| FY 2018 | 234 | 205 | $113,652 | $109,928 |
| FY 2019 | 270 | 227 | $121,077 | $117,770 |
| FY 2020 | 62 | 62 | $139,106 | $126,796 |
| FY 2021 | 72 | 57 | $134,774 | $134,549 |
| FY 2022 | 76 | 49 | $132,870 | $120,931 |
| FY 2023 | 76 | 61 | $141,180 | $129,189 |
| FY 2024 | 62 | 62 | $149,800 | $149,760 |
| FY 2025 | 32 | 32 | $162,743 | $160,894 |
| FY 2026 (year-to-date) | 189 | 189 | $161,637 | $155,750 |
Offered wages over time
| Fiscal year | PERM offered wage (median) | H-1B offered wage (median) | Prevailing wage (median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | $84,240 | $83,138 | $78,125 |
| FY 2009 | $94,807 | $79,966 | $77,334 |
| FY 2010 | $104,750 | $89,461 | $87,600 |
| FY 2011 | $102,149 | $90,480 | $90,480 |
| FY 2012 | $107,150 | $90,428 | $90,199 |
| FY 2013 | $102,310 | $98,717 | $98,634 |
| FY 2014 | $117,300 | $97,900 | $93,267 |
| FY 2015 | $108,680 | $94,162 | $94,162 |
| FY 2016 | $121,132 | $105,000 | $97,635 |
| FY 2017 | $115,000 | $102,398 | $100,511 |
| FY 2018 | $124,328 | $113,652 | $109,928 |
| FY 2019 | $125,054 | $121,077 | $117,770 |
| FY 2020 | $133,182 | $139,106 | $126,796 |
| FY 2021 | $137,530 | $134,774 | $134,549 |
| FY 2022 | $139,552 | $132,870 | $120,931 |
| FY 2023 | $137,660 | $141,180 | $129,189 |
| FY 2024 | $148,700 | $149,800 | $149,760 |
| FY 2025 | $148,305 | $162,743 | $160,894 |
| FY 2026 | $160,139 | $161,637 | $155,750 |
Annualized medians of certified filings. PERM (green card) wages come from the ETA-9089 offered wage, H-1B offered and prevailing wages from the ETA-9035 LCA disclosure. FY2026 is year-to-date.
Frequently asked questions
Does Autodesk, Inc. sponsor green cards?
Yes. DOL disclosure data shows 804 PERM labor certification applications from Autodesk, Inc. between FY 2008 and FY 2026. PERM is the first step of the employer-sponsored (EB-2/EB-3) green card process. The live tracker also shows 15 of its recent filings still pending with DOL.
What is Autodesk, Inc.'s PERM approval rate?
98.7%: 778 of 788 adjudicated cases (certified plus denied, withdrawn cases excluded) were certified across all years in DOL disclosure data. Among cases in the live tracker decided since November 2024, the certification rate is 93.3%.
How long does PERM take at Autodesk, Inc.?
DOL processes PERM in filing-date order regardless of employer. As of Oct 3, 2026, 6:55 AM ET it is adjudicating December 2025 filings, and recently decided cases averaged 303 days from filing to decision. This employer's certified cases decided in FY 2026 had a median of 489 days from filing to decision.
Which jobs does Autodesk, Inc. sponsor for green cards?
The most common PERM job titles are Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, Sr. Software Engineer, Computer Software Engineers, Applications, Computer Systems Analysts.
How much does Autodesk, Inc. pay H-1B workers?
The median offered H-1B salary in FY2025 LCA filings was $162,743 across 32 certified positions, and about 100% of positions were at or above the DOL prevailing wage.
Where are Autodesk, Inc.'s sponsored jobs located?
The most common primary worksite states on its PERM applications are CA (296), MI (27), MA (22), OR (14).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — PERM (ETA-9089) and LCA (ETA-9035) disclosure files, FY 2008–FY 2026 (FY2026 year-to-date; fiscal years run October–September and reflect the year of DOL's decision); ImmiLane live PERM case-status tracker (filings since November 2024, updated Oct 3, 2026, 6:56 AM ET). Rank is by PERM filing volume among 98,088 employers in the same disclosure data. Page updated Oct 3, 2026.
Informational only — not legal advice. ImmiLane is an independent data project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Autodesk, Inc., the U.S. Department of Labor, USCIS, or the Department of State. Employer names appear as filed with DOL; figures are compiled from public disclosure data and may differ from an employer's own records.