2008

DOL Publishes Final Rule on Labor Certification for H-2Bs (12/19/2008)
DOL final rule amending regulations regarding the issuance of temporary labor certifications to employers sponsoring H-2B nonimmigrants. (73 FR 78019, 12/19/08). AILA Doc. No. 08121808.
AILA Doc. No. 08121808.
DOL Publishes Final Rule Amending H-2A Regulations (12/18/2008)
DOL published a final rule amending its regulations regarding the certification for the temporary employment of nonimmigrant workers in agricultural occupations on a temporary or seasonal basis, and the enforcement of the contractual obligations applicable to employers of such nonimmigrant workers. (73 FR 77109, 12/18/08). AILA Doc. No. 08121060.
AILA Doc. No. 08121060.
DOL Publishes Announcement of Briefings on the New H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Cert. Program (Updated 12/5/08) (12/5/2008)
DOL published a notice announcing that it will offer at least two public briefings on using the re-engineered H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certification Program. Registration information for two briefings, currently scheduled for mid-December in Atlanta and Denver, is provided. (73 FR 74197, 12/5/08). AILA Doc. No. 08120130.
AILA Doc. No. 08120130.
DOL Publishes Semiannual Regulatory Agenda(176 KB - 11/24/2008)
DOL published its semiannual agenda of regulations that have been selected for review or development during the coming year. (73 FR 71396, 11/24/08). AILA Doc. No. 08112476.
AILA Doc. No. 08112476.
DOL Issues Extension, with Non-Substantive Changes, to Information Collection on Proposed LCA Forms (7/10/2008)
On 6/26/08 DOL issued an extension of an information collection, with non-substantive changes, on proposed Labor Condition Application Forms ETA-9035, ETA-9035CP, ETA-9035E, and WH-4 for H-1b, H-1b1, and E-3 nonimmigrants. Comments are due 8/25/08. (73 FR 36357, 6/26/08). AILA Doc. No. 08071061.
AILA Doc. No. 08071061.
DOL H-2B Proposed Rule (5/22/2008)
DOL proposed a rule to change H-2B filing procedures by centralizing processing and allowing employers to conduct pre-filing recruitment. It also introduces post-adjudication audits. Comments are due 7/7/08. (73 FR 29941, 5/22/08). AILA Doc. No. 08052162.
AILA Doc. No. 08052162.
DOL Publishes Final Rule on E-3 Visa LCA Requirements and Filing Procedures (4/11/2008)
On 4/11/08 DOL published a final rule amending E-3 visa regulations regarding procedures employers must follow to obtain an LCA. The final rule is effective immediately. (73 FR 19943, 4/11/08). AILA Doc. No. 08041068.
AILA Doc. No. 08041068.
ETA Form 9089 Submitted to OMB, Comments Requested (4/3/2008)
On 3/25/08 DOL submitted ETA 9089 to OMB. Comments are requested and due 30 days from 3/31/08. (73 FR 16912, 3/31/08). AILA Doc. No. 08040330.
AILA Doc. No. 08040330.
DOL Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule to Modify H-2A Regulations (3/28/2008)
On 3/27/08 DOL extended the comment period on the proposed rule to modify H-2A regulations until 4/14/08. (73 FR 16243, 3/27/08). AILA Doc. No. 08032862.
AILA Doc. No. 08032862.
DOL Announces Changes in Filing Instructions for Non-Electronic Labor Certification Applications (3/5/2008)
On 3/5/08 DOL published a notice announcing the decision to centralize the processing of permanent labor certification applications at the Atlanta NPC. The notice is effective 6/1/08. (73 FR 11954, 3/5/08). AILA Doc. No. 08030561.
AILA Doc. No. 08030561.
DOL Proposes Amendments to Regulations on Temporary Labor Certification for H-2As (Updated 2/13/08) (2/13/2008)
DOL published a proposed rule to re-engineer the temporary labor certification application process for H-2As. Comments are due 3/31/08. (73 FR 8537, 2/13/08) AILA Doc. No. 08020657.
AILA Doc. No. 08020657.

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