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2001

  • DOL Implements Web-Based LCA System (12/6/2001)
    Recognizing 'operational problems' with the LCA faxback system, DOL/ETA issues final rule establishing electronic filing of labor condition applications. Rule also creates new Form ETA 9035E, and facilitates frequent filings by same employer. (66 FR 63297, 12/5/01)
    AILA Doc. No. 01120632.
  • Comment Period Re-Opened on H-2A Process (9/27/2001)
    DOL reopens the comment period, until October 29, 2001, for the proposed restructuring of the fees and processes for H-2A agricultural worker applications. (66 FR 49328, 9/27/01)
    AILA Doc. No. 01092733.
  • Transfer of H-2A Process to DOL Is Further Deferred (9/27/2001)
    DOL further defers, until September 27, 2002, the delegation of authority from INS to adjudicate H-2A agricultural worker petitions. (66 FR 49275, 9/27/01)
    AILA Doc. No. 01092731.
  • DOL Proposes Rule on LCAs for Certain NIVs (8/30/2001)
    This rule is being proposed to obtain comments on certain
  • DOL Announces Adverse Effect Wage Rates (8/6/2001)
    The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) announced 2001 adverse effect wage rates (AEWRs), allowable charges for meals, and maximum travel subsistence reimbursement for 2001. (66 FR 40298, 8/2/01)
    AILA Doc. No. 01080635.
  • DOL Amends Labor Certification Process (8/6/2001)
    Effective 9/4/01, DOL's final rule permits employers to request conversion of certain permanent labor certification applications that were filed on or before 8/3/01, to reduction in recruitment. (66 FR 40584, 8/3/01)
    AILA Doc. No. 01080633.
  • List of H-2A Processing Locations (4/18/2001)
    DOL publishes a list of centralized H-2A processing locations in each state. (66 FR 19984, 4/18/01)
    AILA Doc. No. 01041802.
  • GAL on Sheepherders in Vegetation Management (4/16/2001)
    DOL issues a General Administrative Letter stating that sheep herders employed in connection with contracts for grazing land under power lines for vegetation management purposes should use the H-2A, not the H-2B, category. (66 FR 19525, 4/16/01).
    AILA Doc. No. 01041602.
  • GAL on H-2A Temporary Alien Agricultural LC Program (4/6/2001)
    DOL issues General Administration Letter (GAL) clarifying procedural guidance for the notification process between employers and the State Employment Security Agency, regarding worker rejection and termination from H-2A temporary, alien agricultural employment. (66 FR 18123, 4/5/01)
    AILA Doc. No. 01040501.
  • Delegation of Authorities and Responsibilities to ESA (4/6/2001)
    Authority is delegated to ESA regarding H-2A employer compliance, H-1C investigations and penalties, and enforcement of attestations for longshore workers, certain foreign student off-campus work rules, and LCAs. (66 FR 17761, 4/3/01)
    AILA Doc. No. 01040301.
  • DOL Publishes Corrections to H-1B Regulations (2/26/2001)
    DOL publishes corrections on the interim final regulation regarding H-1B labor condition applications. (66 FR 10813, 2/20/01)
    AILA Doc. No. 01022002.
  • Notice Extending H-1B Comment Period (2/26/2001)
    DOL announces its extension of the comment period on the interim final regulation regarding H-1B labor condition applications, until April 23, 2001. (66 FR 10865, 2/20/01).
    AILA Doc. No. 01022001.