PERM - Labor Certification News

OFLC Presents the Second in a Series of Permanent Labor Certification Program-Selected Statistics

Jan 20th 2012

This Fact Sheet presents statistics regarding Permanent Labor Certification program applications submitted during the first quarter of FY 2012. This Fact Sheet is now available on the iCERT Portal under the "PERM Processing Times" tab and will be routinely updated in the future.
DOL Updates Labor Certification Debarment List

Dec 21st 2011

The OFLC Program Debarments List has been updated.

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PERM: Recruitment Updates from BALCA

Dec 20th 2011

In the Matter of Tanaka, 2010-PER-01060 (BALCA)

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OFLC Update to the Public on Issuance of Prevailing Wage Determinations

Nov 23rd 2011

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification is providing this update to the public on issuing prevailing wage determinations.

PERM: Became current the week of October 23, 2011
H-1B: Became current the week of November 6, 2011
H-2B: Anticipated becoming current the week of November 27, 2011

"Current" carries a different meaning in each program. A prevailing wage determination is "current" in the...
DOL Posted PERM FAQ on on Job Requirements Considered Not Normal to the Occupation

Nov 15th 2011

The Department of Labor has posted a revised Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) regarding the Permanent (PERM) Program and listing job requirements not normal to the occupation on both the...
DOL Announcement on the Use of Revised SOC Codes in the PERM Online System

Nov 1st 2011

The Department of Labor is working to incorporate new and/or revised Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes into the Permanent (PERM) Program online application system. Until the new codes are fully integrated, filers may experience situations where the new and/or revised, SOC codes are not available in the PERM online application system. Until such time as the new codes are incorporated, the Atlanta National Processing Center (ANPC) will accept the older SOC codes even though they...
Prevailing Wage Determinations - Update

Oct 25th 2011

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification is providing this update to the public on its plans for becoming current on issuing prevailing wage determinations:

PERM: Week of October 23, 2011
H-1B: Week of November 6, 2011
H-2B: Week of December 18, 2011

"Current" carries a different meaning in each program. A prevailing wage determination is "current" in the PERM and H-1B programs...
DOL Releases Foreign Labor Certification Annual Report

Oct 14th 2011

The Department has released its Foreign Labor Certification Annual Report. The 2010 Annual Report presents information on the Prevailing Wage Determination Process, Permanent Labor Certification and Temporary Nonimmigrant Labor Certification for FY 2010. In addition, this report contains valuable information on State Employment-Based Immigration Profiles, Permanent Education Certification Statistics, H-1B Education Certification Statistics and Country Employment-Based Immigration...
DOL Releases 2010 Annual Report On Foreign Labor Certification

Oct 7th 2011

The 2010 Annual Report presents information on the Prevailing Wage Determination Process, Permanent Labor Certification and Temporary Nonimmigrant Labor Certification for FY 2010. In addition, this report contains valuable information on State Employment-Based Immigration Profiles, Permanent Education Certification Statistics, H-1B Education Certification Statistics and Country Employment-Based Immigration Profiles. To read a copy of the 2010 Annual Report please check the attachment....
DOL Revises PERM FAQ On For College and University Teachers

Sep 30th 2011

Is the employer permitted to use an electronic or web-based national professional journal instead of a print journal when conducting recruitment under the Department of Labor (Department) regulations at 20 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 656.18, Optional special recruitment and documentation procedures for college and university teachers?

Yes, an employer may use an electronic or web-based national professional journal to...

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