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  • Suggestions from DOL Liaison Committee Regarding Current PERM System Problems (11/19/2008)
    The DOL Liaison Committee provides suggestions regarding current PERM system problems. AILA Doc. No. 08111960.
  • AILA Liaison/DOL Meeting Minutes (10/27/08)(2092 KB - 11/12/2008)
    At its 10/27/08 Stakeholders Meeting, DOL responds to AILA Questions about MTRs/appeals, audits, recruitment, employer registration/verification, the new ETA 9089 and 9035, job requirement issues, Kellogg language issues, prevailing wage issues, layoff issues, and more. AILA Doc. No. 08111262.
  • Reports of Technical Problems on the PERM System (Updated 11/18/08) (11/18/2008)
    AILA's DOL liaison committee provides an update on technical issues that have resulted from Friday’s maintenance on the PERM online system. AILA Doc. No. 08111020
  • Problems With Company Registration on the PERM System? (11/7/2008)
    The AILA DOL Liaison Committee offers recommendations for attorneys having problems with company registration on the PERM system. AILA Doc. No. 08110766.
  • The Role of the Attorney in the PERM Process After the Fragomen Settlement (11/6/2008)
    The AILA DOL Liaison Committee offers a Practice Update which explains the current role of the attorney in a PERM case since the Fragomen settlement. The Practice Update includes a list of Do’s and Don’ts based on the pleadings by DOL and the August 28, 2008, Bulletin. AILA Doc. No. 08110666.
  • DOL Practice Tip: How Do I Become A Registered User For LCA Purposes? (9/30/2008)
    As a reminder, starting October 1, 2008, anyone wishing to create and submit an LCA electronically must be a Registered User. How does one become a Registered User? AILA Doc. No. 08093073.
  • DOL Stakeholders Meeting Report, July 15, 2008(50 KB - 7/30/2008)
    This July 15, 2008, DOL Stakeholders Meeting Report covers the following issues: use of contractors for administrative support, BEC issues, Motions to Reopen/ Appeals, Audits, PERM Guidance, Recruitment, Layoffs, SWA issues, Supervised recruitment, and other issues. AILA Doc. No. 08073066.
  • Chicago and Atlanta PERM Center Transition Update (6/2/2008)
    AILA DOL Liaison has received an update from the DOL concerning the change in processing between the Chicago and Atlanta PERM National Processing Centers which went into effect on June 1, 2008. AILA Doc. No. 08060271.
  • Update on PERM Appeals Queue (5/29/2008)
    Update regarding DOL's review of denied PERM cases in the appeals/motions queue for "clear error." AILA Doc. No. 08052961.
  • Atlanta National Processing Center Audit Survey (5/15/2008)
    The AILA DOL Liaison Committee is gathering information about the increasing backlog of audited cases at the Atlanta National Processing Center (NPC). Please complete the brief survey of PERM audit processing and share your experiences with any audited case you have which is still pending at the Atlanta NPC. AILA Doc. No. 08051560.
  • DOL LCA Website Experiences Problems (Updated 4/22/08) (4/22/2008)
    AILA liaison has received reports from members that there are problems with the LCA system at the DOL, and has contacted the DOL, which is looking into the issue. Watch InfoNet for further information. AILA Doc. No. 08042163.
  • DOL Stakeholder Liaison Meeting Report (4/3/08)(42 KB - 4/18/2008)
    Report from AILA DOL Liaison Committee regarding issues raised at the April 3, 2008 DOL Stakeholder Liaison Meeting. The report covers the following issues: BEC update; Fraud Detection and Prevention Unit; H-1B LCA; PERM, and other matters. AILA Doc. No. 08041836.
  • OFLC Responds to Stakeholder Questions (2/22/08) (3/12/2008)
    On 2/22/08, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification responded to questions from stakeholders regarding the labor certification backlog, PERM denials based on missing “Kellogg language,” inflated ACWIA wages, online application status reports, PERM and Schedule A Q & As, and denials based on “clear DOL error.” AILA Doc. No. 08031232.
  • DOL Stakeholder Liaison Meeting Report (1-9-08)(23 KB - 1/16/2008)
    Report from AILA DOL Liaison Committee regarding issues raised at the January 9, 2008 DOL Stakeholder Liaison Meeting. The report covers the following issues: BEC update; specialization of the NPCs; National Processing Center update (LCA and TEMP); SVP/ONET and Job Zone issues, and other matters. AILA Doc. No. 08011660.
  • Labor Certification Expiration -- Last Date to File? (Updated 1/8/08) (1/8/2008)
    AILA Liaison provides practical advice on when to file I-140 Immigrant Petitions based on Labor Certifications which will expire on Saturday, January 12, 2008. AILA Doc. No. 08010374.
  • Practice Tip – Labor Certification Expiration (1/2/2008)
    This Practice Tip reminds members of the (perhaps imminent) expiration of Labor Certifications. AILA Doc. No. 08010261.