# PERM Processing Time

> An independent, English-language reference that compares visitor-supplied dates with public U.S. Department of Labor PERM and PWD queue data. It cannot access private cases, verify status, predict decisions, or provide legal advice.

## Canonical public pages
- [Current PERM Processing Time](https://permprocessingtime.com/): current public queues, published average, verified history, and filing-date comparison.
- [PERM Case Status Explainer](https://permprocessingtime.com/perm-case-status): deterministic meaning, next steps, limitations, and relevant public queue context for a status selected by the visitor.
- [PERM Timeline Tracker](https://permprocessingtime.com/perm-timeline): private Quick or Full timeline with public queue context.
- [PWD Processing Time](https://permprocessingtime.com/pwd-processing-time): OEWS, Non-OEWS, redetermination, and Center Director Review queues.
- [Data Sources and Methodology](https://permprocessingtime.com/how-it-works): active snapshot provenance, validation, formulas, privacy, and limitations.

## Boundaries
- Dynamic queue values come from the current validated ACTIVE snapshot.
- Comparisons are deterministic calendar calculations, not personal queue positions or forecasts.
- The Case Status explainer accepts only a normalized status selection, not an identifier or free text.
- Timeline persistence is browser-only and opt-in.
- Watch routes are functional, noindex pages and are not public SEO resources.

## Primary public sources
- https://flag.dol.gov/index.php/processingtimes
- https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance