PERM Processing Times (as of 11/06/2013)
The PERM Processing Times has been updated. Please click the link below to view the times.
http://www.immigration.com/PERM-processing-dates/perm-processing-times-11062013
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OFLC Stakeholder Notice Regarding Handling of Applications and Responses After Government Shutdown
OFLC appreciates the challenges the regulated community has experienced as a result of the lapse in appropriations, which resulted in the cessation of the operation of OFLC's electronic systems, and further resulted in a backlog of documents submitted to OFLC during that period by mail, hand-delivery, or email. As a result of the government shutdown, OFLC is implementing the following temporary changes to its standard procedures related to document timeliness:
Prevailing Wage Determination Processing Times
The NPWC uses the Prevailing Wage Determination Policy Guidance in issuing wage determinations for the Nonagricultural Immigration Programs. The Department updated the guidance in November 2009 following the publication of the H-2B regulation and the corresponding changes to PERM, H-1B, H-1B1, H-1C and E-3 regulations that affected the prevailing wage determination process. To read the updated Prevailing Wage guidance, pleaseclick here.
DOL Fact Sheets for Fourth Quarter of FY 2013
Below are Fact Sheets for 4th Quarter of FY 2013 (07/01/2013-09/30/2013)
DOL PERM and Prevailing Wage Determination Processing Times Updated
The processing times has been updated for PERM and NPWC. Please check the links below.
Audit and Supervised Recruitment Tiers for PERM Applicatons
The Atlanta NPC Team will implement the following plan to induct applications filed into Audit Review and tag cases for possible Supervised Recruitment. This version of the plan has identified 8 criterions that specify types of cases that will be targeted for Audit Review and tagged for possible Supervised Recruitment. The criterions are detailed and labeled below as tiers one, two four, five, seven, eight, eleven and twelve.
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PERM Processing Times (as of 02/05/2014)
PERM Processing Times (as of 02/05/2014)
| Processing Queue | Priority Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | |
| Analyst Reviews | June | 2013 |
| Audit Review | November | 2012 |
| MonthReconsideration Requests to the CO | February | 2014 |
| Gov't Error Reconsiderations | ||
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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