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PERM Processing Times (as of 01/03/2013)
| Processing Queue | Priority Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Month | Year | |
| Analyst Reviews | October 10 | 2012 |
| Audits | May 31 | 2012 |
| Reconsideration Requests to the CO | January 7* | 2013 |
| Gov't Error Reconsiderations | Current | |
The Analyst Review and Audit dates posted on iCERT above reflect the month and year in which cases were filed that are now being adjudicated at the Atlanta National Processing Center. *The Reconsideration Request to the CO dates posted on iCERT above reflect the month and year in which cases that are now being reviewed at the Atlanta National Processing Center were appealed. For various reasons, we may be completing the processing of applications filed prior to the month posted on iCERT. If your application was filed more than 3 months prior to the month posted, you may contact our Helpdesk for a status on the application at plc.atlanta@dol.gov.
Quarterly/Annual Performance Reports
- FY 2009 Annual Performance Report
- FY 2007 Annual Performance Report
- FY 2006 Annual Performance Report
PERM Fact Sheet
- 03/2012 Fact Sheet
- 02/2012 Fact Sheet
- 01/2012 Fact Sheet
- 12/2011 Fact Sheet
- 06/2011 Fact Sheet
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| Program | Name of Document | Type of Document |
|---|---|---|
| Portal | iCERT Portal User Guide | |
| LCA | LCA External User Guide | |
| PW | PW Quick Start Guide | |
| PW | PW External User Guide | |
| PJR | iCERT H-2A Public Job Registry User Guide | |
| H2B | H2B Quick Start Guide | |
| H2B | H2B External User Guide | |
| H2A | H2A External User Manual | |
| H2A | H2A Quick Start Guide |
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NPWC Processing Times (as of 12/27/2012)
| Processing Queue | Request Date | Status* |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B | November | Current |
| H-2B | December | Current |
| PERM | November | Current |
| Submission Date | ||
| Redeterminations | November | Current |
| Center Director Reviews | November | Current |
*Current: PWDs: H-1B 60 days, H-2B 30 days, PERM 60 days. Redeterminations and Center Director Reviews: H-1B 60 days, H-2B 30 days, PERM 60 days.
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