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Permanent Immigration

  1. What kind of work qualifies for a permanent labor certification?
  2. What is the filing procedure?
  3. What does the State Workforce Agency (SWA) do with the filed foreign labor certification application?
  4. What will I, as the employer have to do once the SWA reviews and evaluates the application?
  5. What does the SWA do after the employer files a recruitment report?
  6. What does the DOL regional certifying officer do with the application and supporting documentation once the SWA forwards it to the region?
  7. Where is the appropriate place to file a labor certification application involving a foreign worker who wil be employed at various unanticipated work sites?
  8. Will I be notified once the region receives the file?
  9. How can I check the status of a permanent labor certification application?
  10. How long does the process take for a permanent labor certification?
  11. Can a permanent labor certification application be amended by the DOL after certification is granted?
  12. What is the procedure for obtaining a duplicate copy of an approved permanent labor certification application?
  13. Are there any shortcuts to filing a permanent labor certification application?
  14. For a Reduction in Recruitment (RIR) application, what evidence is required to demonstrate a pattern of recruitment within the last six months?
  15. Are there specific guidelines with respect to the number of advertisements and their method of publication?
  16. How long must I wait before submitting an application under the RIR process from the time of advertising?
  17. Are any occupations excluded from filing under RIR?
  18. If my case is approved for RIR, does that mean my application will be certified?

H-1B Specialty Workers
  1. What is an H-1B?
  2. How do I apply for an H-1B visa?
  3. Can I file the LCA online?
  4. What should be faxed/mailed with the application?
  5. How long will it take to receive the certification or denial?
  6. If I mail in an application, can I include a FedEx mailer for return?
  7. Is there a way to check on the status of a case?
  8. Can an H-1B worker change employers?
  9. How long can a foreign worker remain in an H-1B status?
  10. Must an H-1B worker be employed full time?
  11. Can a foreign worker travel outside the U.S. while under an H1-B status?
  12. Can an H-1B status worker immigrate permanently to the U.S.?
  13. How can I get H-1B Disclosure Information?

H-1C Nurses in Disadvantaged Areas
  1. What is the H-1C visa program?
  2. What criteria must a hospital meet to employ temporary foreign RNs under the H-1C program?
  3. Where can I find a list of Health Professional Shortage Areas as of 1997?
  4. What qualifications must a foreign individual have to qualify as a “registered nurse” under this program?
  5. How does a qualified hospital obtain authority to employ H-1C nurses?
  6. What special obligations must a hospital employing foreign RNs meet under the H-1C program?
  7. Can I hire a nurse under a diferent program?

H-2A Temporary Labor Certification (Agricultural)

  1. What is an H-2A certification?
  2. How long is H-2A valid?
  3. What constitutes a temporary need for H-2A temporary labor certification?
  4. What is the required time frame for filing an H-2A temporary labor certification application?
  5. If my application is denied, can I still file with the BCIS?

H-2B Temporary Labor Certifications (Nonagricultural)

  1. What is an H-2B certification?
  2. How long is an H-2B labor certification valid?
  3. What constitutes a temporary need for H-2B temporary labor certification?
  4. What is the required time frame for filing an H-2B temporary labor certification application?
  5. What if my application is denied, can I still file with BCIS?

D-1 Crewmembers Certification

  1. What is a D-1 crewmember certification?
  2. Are there other exceptions?
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