| Processing Queue | Request Date |
|---|---|
| CW-1 | February 2021 |
| H-1B | September 2020 |
| H-2B | February 2021 |
| PERM | August 2020 |
| Submission Date | |
| Redeterminations | H-1B: January 2021 PERM: January 2021 |
| Center Director Reviews | CW-1: February 2021 H-1B: None Pending H-2B: None Pending PERM: February 2021 |
The above dates reflect the month and year in which applications were filed (request date) or submission date of the appeal request for Redeterminations or Center Director Review. The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) encourages employers to request a prevailing wage determination for the H-2B program at least 60 days before the date the determination is needed.
| Program | Month | OES (Calendar Days) | Non-OES (Calendar Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW-1 | February 2021 | 31 | 30 |
| H-1B | February 2021 | 147 | 129 |
| H-2B | February 2021 | 27 | 36 |
| PERM | February 2021 | 144 | 117 |
These processing times indicate the average processing time for all prevailing wage applications for the most recent month. Actual processing times for each employer’s prevailing wage application may vary from the average depending on material facts and individual circumstances of the case.
Source: US Department of Labor https://flag.dol.gov/processingtimes
