Plain-English, data-grounded explainers on how PERM labor certification and the employment-based green-card queue actually work. Every guide is informational only — not legal advice — and is written to pair with the live data on the ImmiLane dashboard.
How the DOL Processes PERM
Filing-month order, why adjudication is no longer alphabetical by employer, and how to read the processing frontier.
Visa BulletinFinal Action Dates vs Dates for Filing
The two Visa Bulletin charts, what your priority date is, and which one decides when you can act.
CategoriesEB-1, EB-2 & EB-3 Explained
Who qualifies for each employment preference, which need PERM, and typical timelines by country.
AuditsPERM Audits, Supervised Recruitment & RFIs
What triggers an audit, what the DOL can request, supervised recruitment, and how each affects your timeline.
MethodologyHow ImmiLane Estimates Your Date
The pace-based method behind the estimate tool — what it measures, its assumptions, and its limits.
BasicsAbout the PERM Process
A step-by-step overview of labor certification, from prevailing wage to certification, for newcomers.
Want the numbers behind the explainers? The live dashboard shows current processing by filing month, and the estimate tool projects your completion window.
Informational only — not legal advice. ImmiLane is an independent data project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Labor, USCIS, or the Department of State. Processing patterns change; verify specifics with official sources and a licensed immigration attorney before relying on them for your case.