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PERM Processing Dates

Submitted by Editor on Aug 26th 2009, Modified on Aug 26th 2009

According to DOL updates as of July 31 2009, they are working on PERM application filed in the following months: No Audit/Final Review: November 2008 Audit: October 2007 Appeals: July 2007

NSC Updates – 05/26/09

Submitted by Chief Editor on May 26th 2009, Modified on Oct 15th 2009

I-140 backlog  

USCIS has recently updated the number of petitions they have pending. The backlog for I-140 was 40,000 in October and now it is down to 10, 000.

I-485 

USCIS has indicated that the EB-485 team at the NSC center is pre-adjudicating cases and will be ready to approve cases as soon as the priority date becomes current.    

Filing an appeal 

DOL Updates – 05/19/09

Submitted by Chief Editor on May 19th 2009, Modified on May 28th 2009

 DOL persuades users to use the new iCERT

The old LCA system will be extended by DOL starting from May 14, 2009 to June 30, 2009. Hence DOL urges users to use the new iCERT during the transition period and to send a feedback on bugs by email.  

Some of the new features implemented by DOL with the launch of the new system  

DOL Announces Changes in Non-Electronic Filing of Applications for Permanent and Temporary Foreign Labor Certification

Submitted by admin on Apr 28th 2009, Modified on Apr 28th 2009

[Federal Register: March 5, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 44)]
[Notices]
[Page 11954-11956]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr05mr08-104]

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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

Non-Electronic Filing of Applications for Permanent and Temporary Foreign Labor Certification

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration, Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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PERM Statistics

Submitted by admin on Apr 28th 2009, Modified on Apr 28th 2009

Neufeld Provides Interim Guidance On DOL Final Rule

Submitted by admin on Jun 21st 2007, Modified on Apr 28th 2009
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