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DOL Confirms Job Title Issue Should Be Fixed

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Official Statement: DOL Fixes Job Title Issue

The Department of Labor (DOL) has fixed a technical issue. The issue affected job titles on PERM certifications. The announcement came via the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) portal. This online system is used for various foreign labor applications.

The Problem and the Solution

The issue was with the Certification Approval Appendix for the PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) program. A technical glitch had caused the job title field to be left blank on some PDF certifications. This was a significant problem for employers and immigration lawyers. The PERM certification is a crucial document for the next step in the green card process, which is filing Form I-140 with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

The DOL has now confirmed that all affected documents have been regenerated. The corrected files now show the correct job titles. They are available on the PERM Filers FLAG Dashboard. Users can print the corrected certifications from the “Historical” tab in the ETA Form 9089 section of their FLAG account.

USCIS Confirmation

USCIS has also provided important information. It confirmed that filing an I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, with the original, uncorrected PERM certification should not cause a problem. This means that using the flawed document will not negatively affect the I-140 petition’s outcome.

This confirmation is a key safety measure for petitioners. It prevents unnecessary delays or rejections for those who already filed their I-140. USCIS can still process the petition based on the other information provided.

The PERM program is an essential step for many employment-based green card applicants. It requires employers to prove they could not find a qualified U.S. worker for the job. Once approved, the PERM certification supports the I-140 petition. This is the official request to classify the foreign worker as eligible for a green card.

The quick action by both the DOL and USCIS is a positive sign. It shows they are working together to reduce problems in the immigration process. The resolution of this technical error minimizes disruption for employers and foreign workers. This is a helpful development for those on the long journey to permanent residency.

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OFLC Conducts Randomization Process on H-2B visa Requesting April 1, 2023, Work start date

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Randomization Process on H-2B Visa. DOL announced it has completed the randomization process for all H-2B applications, requesting an April 1, 2023, work start date that were submitted during the initial three-day filing window, January 1–3, 2023. DOL received a total of 8,693 H-2B visa applications requesting 142,796 worker positions during this filing period. OFLC received …

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Additional H-2B visas for second half of fiscal year

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DHS and DOL announced the availability of an additional35,000 H-2B temporary nonfarm worker visas during the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022. This are for U.S. employers seeking to employ additional workers from April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022. This distributionconsists of 23,500 available to returning workers who received an H-2B temporary nonfarm worker visas or …

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Permanent Certification Labor Process for permanent employment

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Frequently Asked Questions: Change of Address and Update LegalRepresentation with the U.S. Department of employment December 1, 2009 “Frequently  Asked  Questions” are to clarifybest practices  for notifying the  Department of Labor (DOL) of changeof  address  or  representation  requests  with  the  National  ProcessingCenter (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; andf. Each PERM case number(s) and/or name(s) of the foreign workers forwhich the applications were filed that currently are pending with the DOL.In the alternative, the employer may  mail a letter to the Atlanta National ProcessingCenter (ANPC) in lieu of an email that includes all of the information listed above tonotify 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 forAn 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 atPLC.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.  …

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