The Permanent Labor Certification Requirements, Process, Costs
Frequently Asked Questions:
Change of Address and Update Legal
Representation with the U.S. Department of employment December 1, 2009 “Frequently Asked Questions” are to clarify
best practices for notifying the Department of Labor (DOL) of change
of address or representation requests with the National Processing
Center (NPC).
Question: I am an employer, and my company recently changed its mailing address Notify DOL the new mailing address that notices related to applications filed by my company are mailed to the proper address?
Answer: The employer should email the DOL Helpdesk at PLC.Atlanta@dol.gov
to notify the DOL of the new address.
The email should include:
1. Subject line of the email should state “Employer Change of Address.”
2. Body of email should include:
a. The reason for the change of address request
b. Employer’s FEIN;
c. Mailing address the employer listed on pending application(s);
d. Employer’s new mailing address;
e. Effective date of the new mailing address; and
f. Each PERM case number(s) and/or name(s) of the foreign workers for
which the applications were filed that currently are pending
with the DOL.
In the alternative, the employer may mail a letter to the Atlanta National Processing
Center (ANPC) in lieu of an email that includes all of the
information listed above to
notify the DOL of employer’s the change of address.
Question: I am an employer and I am preparing to file an application with the DOL.I have completed the required recruitment. My company new area intended employment filing application with the DOL. Does this move affect the filing of the application?
Answer: Yes.
If the company’s move will change the area of intended employment for
An employer must recruit within the area of intended employment (defined in 20 CFR 656.3), in accordance with 20 CFR 656.17.
Question: I am an attorney and I recently changed my mailing address. AILA Doc. No. 09120260. (Posted 12/2/09)
Answer: An attorney should send an email to the DOL Helpdesk at
PLC.Atlanta@dol.gov
Subject line of the email should state
“Attorney/Agent Change of Address.”
Body of email should include:
a. The reason for the change of address request
b. Employer’s FEIN;
c. Mailing address the attorney/agent listed on pending application(s);
d. Attorney’s/Agent’s new mailing address;
e. Effective date of the new mailing address; and
f. Each PERM case number(s) and/or name(s) of
the foreign workers for which the applications
were filed that currently are pending with the DOL In the alternative, the attorney may mail a letter to the ANPC in lieu of an email that
includes the information listed above to notify the DOL of the attorney’s change of address.
Question: I am an attorney and I recently changed law firms.
I continue to represent some of the employers for which I filed
that I continue to represent are mailed to the new address?
Answer: An attorney should send an email to the DOL Helpdesk at
PLC.Atlanta@dol.gov
DOL that they has changed firms.
1. Subject line of each email should state “Attorney/Agent Change of Address”
2. Body of email should include:
a. Employer’s FEIN;
b. The reason for the change of address request
c. Mailing address the attorney/agent listed on pending application(s);
d. Attorney’s/Agent’s new mailing address;
e. Effective date of the new mailing address; and
f. PERM case number(s) and/or name(s) of the foreign workers for which the applications were filed that currently are pending with originally filed, it is imperative to provide case numbers of the cases were filed. In the alternative, the attorney may mail a letter to the ANPC in lieu of an email that includes the information listed above to
notify the DOL of the attorney’s change of address.
Question:
I am an attorney, asked my appearance on cases filed AILA Doc. No. 09120260. (Posted 12/2/09) company’s previous legal counsel.
How do I notify the DOL that I now represent an employer with pending applications?
Answer: The attorney should send an email to the DOL Helpdesk at PLC.Atlanta@dol.gov to notify the DOL of a change in address and a change in representation.
1. Subject line of the email should state
“Attorney/Agent Change in Representation”
2. Body of email should include:
a. The nature of the corporate change;
b. Name, address and FEIN of the employer listed on the pending application;
c. Name, address and FEIN of the new entity, if applicable;
d. Mailing address of the attorney/agent listed on pending application(s)
e. Attorney’s/Agent’s new mailing address, if applicable;
f. Effective date of the corporate change;
g. Effective date of the new mailing address, if applicable; and
h. PERM case number(s) and/or name(s)
full names of the foreign workers for whom applications were filed. In the alternative, the employer may
mail a letter to the ANPC in lieu of an email that includes the information listed above to
notify the DOL of the change in representation and/or the change in
corporate entity and address, if applicable.
Question: The employer is changing its address.
If the employer is represented by an attorney or agent does the employer need to notify the
DOL directly of its new address?
Answer: Yes. An employer with pending applications must notify the Department of Employment of the
employer’s new address.
Question: May an attorney file a change of address request on behalf of the employer?
Answer: Yes. The attorney may notify the DOL of a change of address, change in
representation and/or corporate change on behalf of a client. The attorney should send
an email to the DOL Helpdesk at PLC.Atlanta@dol.gov to notify the DOL of a change in
address and a change in representation.
The email should include:
1. Subject line of the email should state “Employer Change of Address.”
2. Body of email should include:
a. The reason for the change of address request
b. Employer’s FEIN;
c. Mailing address the employer listed on pending application(s);
d. Employer’s new mailing address;
e. Effective date of the new mailing address; and AILA Doc. No. 09120260. (Posted 12/2/09)
f. Each PERM case number(s) and/or name(s) of the foreign workers for which the applications were filed that currently are pending
with the DOL.
In the alternative, the employer may mail a letter to the ANPC in lieu of an email that
includes all of the information listed above to notify the
Department of employer’s the change of address.
Question: If my case has been sent up to BALCA need to notify the ANPC of my change of address or change in representation for cases pending
with BALCA?
Answer: Yes. You must notify BALCA and the ANPC separately.
Question: If I notify the ANPC of my change of address for a case pending at
BALCA directly?
Answer:
Notify BALCA of your change address.
Question: Which email address should be used to notify the department of employment of a change in address and/or change in representation?
Answer: PLC.Atlanta@dol.gov
Question: What is the mailing address for the Atlanta National Processing Center where I should send notice of the change in address or representation?
Answer: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration,
Atlanta National Processing Center, Harris Tower, 233 Peachtree Street, Suite 410, Atlanta, GA 30303. Please state clearly on the cover letter that the request is for a
notice of the change in address or representation.