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DOL FAQ on Notification and Consideration of Laid-Off U.S. Workers for PERM Applications
New Frequently Asked Question (FAQ). This FAQ addresses how an employer is to demonstrate that it notified and considered laid-off U.S. workers for the job opportunity listed on the ETA Form 9089. To read the FAQ, please click here and scroll to the PERM / Recruitment Report subheading
Revised Reciprocity Schedule for China
Effective February 18, 2014, the reciprocity schedule for Chinese nationals is revised for the A-2, C- 3, and G-2 nonimmigrant visa (NIV) categories. All other visa validities for nationals of China will remain unchanged.
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ICE - Granted DACA Renewal Guidance
This notice contains renewal information only for those individuals granted DACA by U.S.
OFLC Releases PERM & Temp Labor Cert Statistics-FY 2014 1st Quarter
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification has posted updated program factsheets containing the Quarter 1 FY 2014 selected statistics for the Permanent Labor Certification Program, Prevailing Wage Determination Program, H-1B Temporary Visa Program,
DOL PERM and Prevailing Wage Determination Processing Times Updated
The processing times has been updated for PERM and NPWC. Please check the links below.
Department of Treasury Publishes Final Rule on Shared Responsibility for Employers Regarding Health Coverage
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 8543-8601] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2014-03082] [[Page 8543]] Vol. 79 Wednesday, No. 29 February 12, 2014 Part II Department of the Treasury ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Internal Revenue Service ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 CFR Parts 1, 54, and 301
Revised Reciprocity Schedule For Mauritania
Effective February 11, 2014 The Department authorizes a reduction in reciprocity for business and tourist visa categories for Mauritanian visa applicants.
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Statistics - SEVP Quarterly Review
SEVIS by the Numbers is a statistical summary report produced using data compiled from SEVIS. This report provides a snap-shot of relevant and useful information and is used as a resource by a variety of SEVP stakeholders and partner agencies.