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DOL : New Centers will improve Labor Processing |
| 17-NOV-2004 |
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the opening of two backlog elimination centers to expedite the processing of permanent foreign labor certification applications. The centers, located in Philadelphia and Dallas, will handle the processing of approximately 310,000 backlogged applications over the next two years.
'The establishment of these centers reflects the President's determination to make government operations more timely, efficient and effective," said Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. "Reducing the backlog will help us better serve the needs of workers and employers and ensure the efficient and proper handling of their applications."
Changes made to the Immigration and Nationality Act over the past several years have led to a dramatic increase in applications for alien certification for permanent employment. The Department of Labor estimates that all but about 60,000 new applications are the result of statutory revisions.
The Permanent Labor Certification Program processes employer requests for foreign workers when U.S. workers are not available, willing, and able to fill job openings. The new centers will coordinate with state workforce agencies and DOL's Employment and Training Administration Division of Foreign Labor Certification to shrink the backlog.
Details at : DOL newsroom |
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