PERM Data Updated with Q1 FY2016 Figures from OFLC

I have updated the PERM Data with the data recently released by OFLC.

As a side note, there were 24,013 certifications in Q1 (Oct-Dec 2015). To date in Q2 (Jan 2016 to Feb 24 2016), there have been a further 20,085 certifications. These are not included in the updated figures. That brings total certifications for just under 5 months of FY2016 to 44,098. For reference, there were 78,938 certifications in FY2015.

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Originally Posted by Spectator

I have updated the PERM Data with the data recently released by OFLC.

As a side note, there were 24,013 certifications in Q1 (Oct-Dec 2015). To date in Q2 (Jan 2016 to Feb 24 2016), there have been a further 20,085 certifications. These are not included in the updated figures. That brings total certifications for just under 5 months of FY2016 to 44,098. For reference, there were 78,938 certifications in FY2015.

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Hi spec
We're 78938 certifications done in 12 months or in first 5 months of 2015

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Originally Posted by Spectator

I have updated the PERM Data with the data recently released by OFLC.

As a side note, there were 24,013 certifications in Q1 (Oct-Dec 2015). To date in Q2 (Jan 2016 to Feb 24 2016), there have been a further 20,085 certifications. These are not included in the updated figures. That brings total certifications for just under 5 months of FY2016 to 44,098. For reference, there were 78,938 certifications in FY2015.

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Thanks Spec !!


Very very grim situation for EB2-I

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Originally Posted by Zevrap

Hi spec
We're 78938 certifications done in 12 months or in first 5 months of 2015

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78,938 certifications for all of FY2015 (Oct 2014 to Sept 2015). The 44,098 refers to certification in FY2016.

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Originally Posted by suninphx

Thanks Spec !!


Very very grim situation for EB2-I

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Agreed.

I think OFLC have started a backlog reduction exercise. At the end of FY2015, there were nearly 60k pending applications and it had been higher previously.

The lastime a backlog reduction took place was from a high of 67k in FY2009. That reduced to 30k in FY2010 and further to 20k in FY2011. Since then, it has been increasing (particularly in FY2013) until recently.

Here's the updated volume charts for PERM certifications:

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As usual for me, ROW does not include Mexico and Philippines.

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Originally Posted by Spectator

Agreed.

I think OFLC have started a backlog reduction exercise. At the end of FY2015, there were nearly 60k pending applications and it had been higher previously.

The lastime a backlog reduction took place was from a high of 67k in FY2009. That reduced to 30k in FY2010 and further to 20k in FY2011. Since then, it has been increasing (particularly in FY2013) until recently.

Here's the updated volume charts for PERM certifications:

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As usual for me, ROW does not include Mexico and Philippines.

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Sometimes makes me wonder even if quota system by removed still there would be substantial backlogs for EB-I ( not as bad as today...but still sizable)

Thanks Spec

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Originally Posted by Spectator

I have updated the PERM Data with the data recently released by OFLC.

As a side note, there were 24,013 certifications in Q1 (Oct-Dec 2015). To date in Q2 (Jan 2016 to Feb 24 2016), there have been a further 20,085 certifications. These are not included in the updated figures. That brings total certifications for just under 5 months of FY2016 to 44,098. For reference, there were 78,938 certifications in FY2015.

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Thanks for the PERM stats Spec. On a side note what do you think about the recently released I 485 Inventory. I think there will a number of people waiting for your point of view and projection.

Thanks
Amul

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Originally Posted by Spectator

78,938 certifications for all of FY2015 (Oct 2014 to Sept 2015). The 44,098 refers to certification in FY2016.

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Thank you spec. Indeed Very sad situation for eb2i .

Let's say if half of them are row and they file concurrently do you think they will be approved this year
Do you think may 09 will be current this year? Thank you in advance.