News Update - December 21, 2007
By Alan Lee, Esq.†‡
Department of Labor Confirms Official Closure of Backlog Elimination
Centers Refers Inquiries to Chicago National Processing Center
The Department of Labor issued its 8th FAQ titled “Backlog
Elimination Frequently Asked Questions Round 8” confirming
that the Dallas and Philadelphia Backlog Elimination Centers for
pre-PERM labor certifications will be officially closed on 12/21/07.
After such time, those seeking information on their applications
will need to contact the Chicago National Processing Center either
through email at bec.Chicago@dol.gov (subject line “attn:
backlog”) or by mail at
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Attn: BEC Inquiries
844 N. Rush Street, 12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
The Public Disclosure System (PDS) at http://pds.pbls.doleta.gov
will remain available for public to check case status online until
all cases are completed. The Department of Labor also stresses that
if there has never been any contact from a BEC, then the case is
considered to not have reached their office (in other words, dead)
and that employers can file a new PERM application.
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