DOL Announces Enhancement of iCERT System to Streamline Processing in H-2A and H-2B Programs

In an effort to help mitigate delays associated with connecting State Workforce Agency (SWA) documentation to the employer's pending H-2A or H-2B application and provide employers with better customer service, DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced an update to its iCERT System to allow authorized SWA staff to electronically upload supporting documentation and other information directly to the employer's pending application for immediate review by the assigned Chicago National Processing Center (CNPC) analyst. Initially, OFLC will be implementing this update in 33 states, with the goal of nationwide implementation by September 30, 2018.