Finding that a DOL certifying officer (CO) had erred in finding the employer failed to advertise a job opportunity in a newspaper in the area of intended employment, as required by regulation, and denied a permanent labor certification, the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) has reversed the denial. Matter of Hoffman Enclosures In.
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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Fact Sheet Outlining Review of its PERM Labor Certification Program
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in US Immigration
AUTHOR: Robert Neale.
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a “Fact Sheet” on its plans to initiate a review of its PERM Labor Certification Program and accompanying regulations. The review is being conducted as part of President Barack Obama’s recent efforts through Executive Action to reform the country’s immigration system.
The DOL noted that…
How to Use Your Shutdown Time Effectively
By Jessica Feinstein on
Posted in US Immigration
I tend look on the bright side of things. Although the government shutdown has halted our ability to file PERMs, LCAs and prevailing wages (to name a few) and tested our faith in the political system, I see a silver lining. This shutdown allows a little “me” time. It is a time to review lately…
DOL Announces New, Searchable Registry of LCA and PERM Applications for Review
By Maggie Murphy on
Posted in US Immigration
The Department of Labor (DOL) is launching an online registry to publish data from certified PERM and Labor Condition Applications filed via its online iCERT system. The registry, expected to launch July 1, will include information about cases certified as far back as April 2009. New cases will be available as early as two business…
Effects of Prevailing Wage Determination Delays on Foreign Workers’ Status
By Jackson Lewis P.C. on
Posted in US Immigration
Traditionally, it takes approximately four weeks to get a Prevailing Wage Determination from the NPWC. There has never been a way to expedite issuance of a Prevailing Wage Determination. The wait is now longer.
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