After submitting online PERM Application, it was approved in less than one month. The actual process for permanent labor certification varies depending upon the program being used. The filing of applications is the responsibility of the employer, not the employee. However, the employee can benefit from understanding the program being utilized in his/her behalf. The certification has a validity period of 180-days and expires if not submitted to USCIS within this period. You can visit the Department of Labor website to check their online PERM application times. This will help you know the application month the DOL is currently reviewing. Check your filing date. After filing Form 9089, you can check updates to your status on the DOL’s Permanent Case Management System. To obtain a PERM certification, employers will need to file ETA Form 9089. They can submit this form either online or through the mail.