INFINITI LAW: LAW ALERT
  May 17, 2007  
 
The US Department of Labor published a final rule today which makes significant changes to the current labor certification system. The rule takes effect on 7/16/07.

The highlights of the rule are as follows:

  • Labor Certification substitutions are no longer permitted;
  • An approved labor certification granted on or after July 16, 2007 expires if not filed in support of a I-140 with the CIS within 180 calendar days of the date the Dept of Labor granted the certification;
  • An approved labor certification granted before July 16, 2007 expires if not filed in support of a I-140 with the CIS within 180 days of July 16, 2007;
  • Employer must bear all costs in connection with the labor certification filing, including attorneys fees.

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Sincerely,


Charlotte Danielsson, Esq
Infiniti Law

phone: (415)874-3540
 
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