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PERM cases by fiscal year
Green-card labor certification cases for Mastercard International Incorporated 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 Each fiscal year counts the cases DOL decided that year (certified, denied or withdrawn); the certification rate excludes withdrawn cases.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| Fiscal year | Cases | Certified | Denied | Withdrawn | Cert.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 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $108,514 |
| FY 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | $73,000 |
| FY 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $130,000 |
| FY 2011 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $96,678 |
| FY 2012 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% | $114,578 |
| FY 2013 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $100,300 |
| FY 2014 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $108,890 |
| FY 2015 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 95.2% | $102,636 |
| FY 2016 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $102,680 |
| FY 2017 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $93,158 |
| FY 2018 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 97.7% | $99,800 |
| FY 2019 | 42 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $109,000 |
| FY 2020 | 87 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $110,000 |
| FY 2021 | 95 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $118,570 |
| FY 2022 | 94 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $118,212 |
| FY 2023 | 56 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $121,597 |
| FY 2024 | 78 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $125,000 |
| FY 2025 | 138 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $134,000 |
| FY 2026 (year-to-date) | 102 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% | $138,688 |
| All years | 848 | 844 | 4 | 0 | 99.5% | — |
Recent volume — FY 2023: 56, FY 2024: 78, FY 2025: 138 cases. The busiest year on record was FY 2025 with 138 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 Mastercard International Incorporated it currently tracks 85 filings: 64 certified, 20 still pending (20 in analyst review), 1 denied and 0 withdrawn. Certification rate among decided cases: 98.5%. Most recent filing seen: Oct 2, 2026.
- Certified64
- Analyst review20
- Denied1
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 (14), SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER (10), Lead Software Engineer (7), Senior BizOps Engineer (4), Senior Software Engineer (3), Manager, Product Development (3).
PERM processing time
DOL adjudicates PERM applications in filing-date order, not by employer, so a case from Mastercard International Incorporated 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 | 87 | 125 | 117 | 144 |
| FY 2021 | 95 | 182 | 161 | 209 |
| FY 2022 | 94 | 187 | 152 | 211 |
| FY 2023 | 56 | 258 | 250 | 292 |
| FY 2024 | 78 | 382 | 377 | 392 |
| FY 2025 | 138 | 482 | 461 | 493 |
| FY 2026 | 78 | 492 | 483 | 502 |
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Job titles sponsored
The most common job titles on Mastercard International Incorporated's PERM applications (FY2020–FY2026 disclosure data; top 10 titles, 405 cases):
| PERM job title | Cases |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 133 |
| Senior Software Development Engineer | 47 |
| Lead BizOps Engineer | 40 |
| Lead Software Engineer | 38 |
| Senior BizOps Engineer | 38 |
| Lead, Software Engineer | 28 |
| Lead Software Development Engineer | 27 |
| Leader, Software Engineering | 21 |
| Senior Engineer, Software Engineering | 19 |
| Lead Technical Program Manager | 14 |
Work locations
Primary worksite locations on Mastercard International Incorporated's PERM applications, from DOL's PERM disclosure files for decisions in FY2020 – FY2026 Q2 (627 cases):
| Worksite state | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MO | 469 | 74.8% |
| NY | 103 | 16.4% |
| CA | 24 | 3.8% |
| VA | 24 | 3.8% |
| FL | 2 | 0.3% |
| WA | 2 | 0.3% |
| MI | 1 | 0.2% |
| UT | 1 | 0.2% |
| Worksite city | Cases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| O'Fallon, MO | 414 | 66.0% |
| New York, NY | 58 | 9.3% |
| O’Fallon, MO | 52 | 8.3% |
| Purchase, NY | 45 | 7.2% |
| San Francisco, CA | 24 | 3.8% |
| Arlington, VA | 24 | 3.8% |
| Miami, FL | 2 | 0.3% |
| Seattle, WA | 2 | 0.3% |
H-1B salaries and LCA filings
In FY2025, Mastercard International Incorporated had 35 certified H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) positions with a median offered salary of $138,000; about 100% of those positions were offered at or above the DOL prevailing wage. Across all years on record (FY 2008 onward) it has 1,602 LCA filings.
Top H-1B occupations by offered wage (FY2025, top 8):
| Occupation | LCAs | 10th pct. | Median | 90th pct. | Prevailing (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers SOC 15-1252.00 | 17 | $99,000 | $115,000 | $149,200 | $109,283 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111.00 | 9 | $97,939 | $129,230 | $170,000 | $127,691 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021.00 | 3 | $180,573 | $203,986 | $219,711 | $203,986 |
| Information Technology Project Managers SOC 15-1299.09 | 2 | $147,668 | $181,149 | $214,630 | $149,136 |
| Information Security Analysts SOC 15-1212.00 | 1 | $112,424 | $112,424 | $112,424 | $112,424 |
| Data Scientists SOC 15-2051.00 | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $78,083 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists SOC 17-2112.01 | 1 | $137,000 | $137,000 | $137,000 | $126,360 |
| Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021.00 | 1 | $223,000 | $223,000 | $223,000 | $196,539 |
| Fiscal year | LCA filings | Certified | Median offered wage | Median prevailing wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | 11 | 9 | $99,600 | $77,823 |
| FY 2009 | 9 | 9 | $119,400 | $95,763 |
| FY 2010 | 18 | 18 | $95,535 | $82,961 |
| FY 2011 | 18 | 18 | $79,658 | $69,701 |
| FY 2012 | 19 | 19 | $107,446 | $101,868 |
| FY 2013 | 38 | 38 | $105,000 | $93,122 |
| FY 2014 | 65 | 65 | $90,500 | $81,619 |
| FY 2015 | 107 | 107 | $100,000 | $82,597 |
| FY 2016 | 113 | 108 | $101,400 | $89,066 |
| FY 2017 | 153 | 140 | $95,000 | $87,776 |
| FY 2018 | 200 | 198 | $99,800 | $96,366 |
| FY 2019 | 229 | 227 | $100,590 | $99,362 |
| FY 2020 | 96 | 94 | $109,400 | $98,779 |
| FY 2021 | 91 | 86 | $101,754 | $92,248 |
| FY 2022 | 146 | 138 | $110,240 | $103,896 |
| FY 2023 | 144 | 132 | $127,400 | $105,851 |
| FY 2024 | 24 | 23 | $134,612 | $112,642 |
| FY 2025 | 35 | 34 | $138,000 | $118,706 |
| FY 2026 (year-to-date) | 86 | 75 | $140,712 | $130,031 |
Offered wages over time
| Fiscal year | PERM offered wage (median) | H-1B offered wage (median) | Prevailing wage (median) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2008 | $108,514 | $99,600 | $77,823 |
| FY 2009 | $73,000 | $119,400 | $95,763 |
| FY 2010 | $130,000 | $95,535 | $82,961 |
| FY 2011 | $96,678 | $79,658 | $69,701 |
| FY 2012 | $114,578 | $107,446 | $101,868 |
| FY 2013 | $100,300 | $105,000 | $93,122 |
| FY 2014 | $108,890 | $90,500 | $81,619 |
| FY 2015 | $102,636 | $100,000 | $82,597 |
| FY 2016 | $102,680 | $101,400 | $89,066 |
| FY 2017 | $93,158 | $95,000 | $87,776 |
| FY 2018 | $99,800 | $99,800 | $96,366 |
| FY 2019 | $109,000 | $100,590 | $99,362 |
| FY 2020 | $110,000 | $109,400 | $98,779 |
| FY 2021 | $118,570 | $101,754 | $92,248 |
| FY 2022 | $118,212 | $110,240 | $103,896 |
| FY 2023 | $121,597 | $127,400 | $105,851 |
| FY 2024 | $125,000 | $134,612 | $112,642 |
| FY 2025 | $134,000 | $138,000 | $118,706 |
| FY 2026 | $138,688 | $140,712 | $130,031 |
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 Mastercard International Incorporated sponsor green cards?
Yes. DOL disclosure data shows 848 PERM labor certification applications from Mastercard International Incorporated 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 20 of its recent filings still pending with DOL.
What is Mastercard International Incorporated's PERM approval rate?
99.5%: 844 of 848 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 98.5%.
How long does PERM take at Mastercard International Incorporated?
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 492 days from filing to decision.
Which jobs does Mastercard International Incorporated sponsor for green cards?
The most common PERM job titles are Senior Software Engineer, Senior Software Development Engineer, Lead BizOps Engineer, Lead Software Engineer, Senior BizOps Engineer.
How much does Mastercard International Incorporated pay H-1B workers?
The median offered H-1B salary in FY2025 LCA filings was $138,000 across 35 certified positions, and about 100% of positions were at or above the DOL prevailing wage.
Where are Mastercard International Incorporated's sponsored jobs located?
The most common primary worksite states on its PERM applications are MO (469), NY (103), CA (24), VA (24).
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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 Mastercard International Incorporated, 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.