What is the current PERM processing time?

The DOL processing time from PERM filing to decision typically ranges from 6 to 18 months. This does not include the prevailing wage determination (1–6 months) or the recruitment period (2–3 months) that happen before filing. For DBA NMDP, the median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 days. See the processing time chart above for year-over-year trends.

How long does it take to get a green card through DBA NMDP?

The full employer-sponsored green card timeline depends on three stages: PERM labor certification (6–18 months), I-140 petition with USCIS (4–6 months, or 15 days with premium processing), and adjustment of status or consular processing. For applicants from countries with visa backlogs like India and China, the wait for a visa number after I-140 approval can add years. The total process from start to green card typically takes 1–5+ years.

What triggers a PERM audit?

The DOL may audit a PERM application if certain risk factors are present: layoffs within 6 months of filing, the foreign worker having an ownership interest in the company, job requirements that exceed the norm for the occupation, foreign language requirements, or combination occupations. An audit requires additional documentation but does not mean the case will be denied.

What is DBA NMDP's PERM approval rate?

DBA NMDP has a 100% PERM approval rate across 20 total applications (20 certified, 0 denied, 0 withdrawn). The national average PERM approval rate is approximately 85%. Note that withdrawn cases are not counted in the approval rate calculation.

Last Updated Aug 2026

Minneapolis, MN

1,700 employees

Est. 1986

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DBA NMDP — Green Card PERM Data

DBA NMDP PERM & Green Card Filings

Does DBA NMDP sponsor green cards? Yes. Below is every PERM labor certification filing by DBA NMDP, including approval rates, PERM processing times, and salary data. The employer sponsored green card process from PERM filing to permanent residency typically takes 1 to 5+ years depending on visa category and country of birth.

Sponsors Green Cards?

Yes

2025 PERM filings

Recent processing time

14 monthsApprox.

Green Card Commitment

133.3%

High

PERM Filing Risk Factors

The DOL flags certain conditions on PERM applications that may trigger an audit, a request for additional documentation before a case can be certified. These are common in certain industries and don't indicate wrongdoing. Based on 5 PERM filings in the last year.

Unusual Job Requirements

3 of 5 filings

The job requirements exceed what's standard for the occupation. The DOL checks whether requirements are tailored to the foreign worker.

PERM Filings by Quarter

PERM Processing Time by Year

Year	Filings	Certified	Median Processing Days
2025	4	4	411
2024	6	6	487
2023	2	2	444
2022	2	2	286
2020	1	1	210
2019	1	1	49
2018	3	3	71
2017	1	1	72

All PERM Filings

20 total

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Decision	Days	Status
Salesforce Developer G-100-25142-007986	$139,333	Minneapolis, MN	May 22, 2025	Jun 12, 2026	386	Certified
SOFTWARE ENGINEER G-100-25125-936836	$102,200	MINNEAPOLIS, MN	May 5, 2025	Jun 9, 2026	400	Certified
Salesforce Senior Business Analyst G-100-25078-787787	$128,444	MINNEAPOLIS , MN	Mar 19, 2025	May 21, 2026	428	Certified
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER G-100-25076-781536	$126,072	MINNEAPOLIS, MN	Mar 17, 2025	May 20, 2026	429	Certified
DevOps Engineer G-100-24159-084154	$140,000	Minneapolis, MN	Jun 7, 2024	Nov 4, 2025	515	Certified - Expired
Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer G-100-24155-062423	$105,000	Minneapolis, MN	Jun 3, 2024	Sep 6, 2025	460	Certified
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer G-100-24141-013971	$117,978	Minneapolis, MN	May 20, 2024	Sep 8, 2025	476	Certified
Senior Oracle Functional Analyst G-100-24135-995213	$129,168	Minneapolis, MN	May 14, 2024	Sep 8, 2025	482	Certified
Bioinformatics Engineer G-100-24029-674417	$132,500	Minneapolis, MN	Jan 29, 2024	Jun 6, 2025	494	Certified
IT Service Management Engineer G-100-24010-630345	$125,400	Minneapolis, MN	Jan 10, 2024	Jun 2, 2025	509	Certified
Senior Software Engineer G-100-23290-437127	$122,850	Minneapolis, MN	Oct 17, 2023	Mar 10, 2025	510	Certified - Expired
Clinical Operations Partner A-23087-19528	$150,000	Miami, FL	May 26, 2023	Jun 6, 2024	377	Certified
Senior Salesforce Developer A-22159-68303	$113,850	Minneapolis, MN	Jul 5, 2022	Apr 19, 2023	288	Certified
Salesforce Business Analyst A-22123-49894	$105,000	Minneapolis, MN	May 13, 2022	Feb 21, 2023	284	Certified-Expired
Senior Software Engineer A-20093-38549	$127,000	Minneapolis, MN	Jun 18, 2020	Jan 14, 2021	210	Certified-Expired
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer A-19136-06014	$90,000	Minneapolis, MN	May 23, 2019	Jul 11, 2019	49	Certified
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER A-18233-09732	$114,949	Minneapolis, MN	Sep 24, 2018	Dec 4, 2018	71	Certified-Expired
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER A-18232-09383	$117,419	Minneapolis, MN	Sep 24, 2018	Dec 4, 2018	71	Certified-Expired
SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER A-18232-09305	$98,880	Minneapolis, MN	Sep 13, 2018	Nov 28, 2018	76	Certified-Expired
Senior Business Systems Analyst A-17020-93199	$83,044	Minneapolis, MN	Mar 13, 2017	May 24, 2017	72	Certified

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. DBA NMDP has filed 20 PERM labor certification applications with the Department of Labor, with 20 certified. The median processing time from filing to decision has been 393 days.

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