Atlanta Regional DOL Tracker - Old (Archived on 09/24/2004)

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OK, then guys, let us work together to the fuzzy logic for DOL. What are the plans - do 20 case lists each day ?? pashmin do you agree.

I was wondering do anyone of guys have worked with telephony systems, then we can code a program to generate the list automatically. (run it on a weekend or some thing like that! )
 
Guys,
I am sorry but I wont be able to take the project of tracking case no's at DOL and updating excel sheets everyday. Right now i am in a much more serious issue with the USCIS b'cos of their error. I apologise and hope someone else takes up the project.
 
Why some cases get certified fast ?

I came to know today that one of my colleagues got his case certified within 3 months at ATL DOL during Sep last week while my case (April 03) is still pending.

The only difference between us both is, his 6 years of H1 would be over by Oct 03.

My assumption is, DOL gives higher priority to cases who are on their 6th year of H1.
 
It is not like that. One of my colleague's case also certified within 3 or 4 months when she was at her 4th year on H1B.
 
My colleague said, he was about to leave the country with no hopes of getting his labor done looking at the backlogs. Now he's very thankful that DOL acted smart enough in his case by certifying within few weeks before his departure date.

Another colleague of mine got his Labor, EAD done within 11 months through IOWA/Chicago DOL/Nebraska while I'm sitting at Labor for over 2 years. It just happens to be his luck by being at the right place at the right time.

Well, lets see when my Labor gets done in the first place? :(

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rajeevnair32 hey sunny,

do you really think that they are that smart?
 
My two cents worth

Guys,

I have been observing the forum. To date, even without carrying out the survey, we know for a fact that ATL DOL has been very inconsistent. Even if we try to track them, what do we expect out of this? The web-site shows that they are processing December cases, and literally we can only take their word for it. Like it or not, it is a waiting game and we are at their mercy.

If we carry out the survey, and then discover that they are not moving along or not moving fast enough - what are we going to do about it? Are we going to take it to mitigation further or are we just doing it for our own peace of mind? I see a lot of tempers flare up recently due to the stress and the unexplained. My attorney has had the opportunity to attend a conference with Llyod Fleming, (Atlanta DOL's top person) and he said during that conference that they will not move for anyone. He arrogantly requested that the attorney inform their client not to call in so much as well as not having a congressman to inquire regarding the delay for this will delay the processing even further. Them answering to this inquiries will take the time away from processing applications, or so he said.

For me, the web-site states Atlanta DOL is processing December cases. Like I said, we can only take their word for it. If in March 2004, they are still processing December cases, than I will definitely be up in arms. So many people have called in and received different answers. However, it comes back to the same thing - it is a waiting game and we pray that we are among the lucky ones that will be chosen at random for a speedier processing. Due to the random processing, we stand at an equal chance with everyone else, regardless of the ATL DOL received date.

PEACE AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL

:D
 
NII

NII
If you are going to talk about Luck than I have no choice but to go back to India !!!:)
Please rationalize further....
Chalo....
 
Chalo_India

Originally posted by Chalo_India
NII
If you are going to talk about Luck than I have no choice but to go back to India !!!:)
Please rationalize further....
Chalo....
Click to expand...

So, what do you propose? Let's hear it. Logically speaking, we can track labor, just so to know they are moving forward, and hence our applications in due time. But what good does it do, when almost always, they are certifying Labor apps. at random. You and me stand the same chance as any Tom Dick or Harry out there. Unless you want to stand up to Lloyd Fleming (fat chance of that) and say we have proof to show that Atlanta DOL has been very inconsistent in their certifying of the Labor Apps. and tell them to be more transparent in dealing with the applications - do they give certain occupations priority, etc. etc.

Again, I am not from India. However, I do understand what Chalo means, having come from a multi-racial background. Your name can stand for both "Goodbye" to India or "Goodbye" - Going back to India. Good luck to you too :D
 
NII....

Good Analysis Bros...
:) Some damn inteligent folks in here..

I am going to visit India one more time and than I will be able to answer which one of your " Goodbyes" I am talking about.

Actually to take a diffrent approach some one mentioned about the folks who are near to completing 6 years limit getting prefrence makes sense. If I am THE TOP HONCHO at the DOL and do not have much staff this is what I am going to be asking my staff to do. I would be willing to give my chance to some one who is nearing 6 years....

Prosix and others are getting impaitent which is quite understandable please do not ask us to not tarck DOL processing times. For sure this is keeping me OCCUPIED...

The best idea ( and most amusing ..) I have haerd this year is some one " coding a program " to tarck processing. India is going to be a Developed nation much earlier than 2020....

Chalo..
 
Hi guys,

You are talking as if the DOL Atlanta looks at each case, and check whose H1 is near expiry and then decides to certify those petitions.

My friend that is not the case. They use papers and Electronic methods (Database + Applications). So there is no way there are able to track those people.

If you were having an eye on the immigration news, you would have heard that just 2 days back they released the manual for the electronic entry. I read that and they were talking about the data entry part and process of the proposed application for LC.

DOL is currently understaffed, underfunded and the top of that security alerts and unemployment rates have paralysed the petitions approvals.

My best guess is that they pick up the case that are very top of their table, and process few, and then the next day they get new applications piled on the top of them. Our cases happened to be at the bottom of the rack, and they hopefully would get to it when their table cracks and it cannot handle more petitions on the tables any more. Just joking !!! :-)

Most of us would get certified, because if you have read the details of the Memo send to the DOL people, suggesting to approve cases with Bachelors + 3 yrs or, Master + 5 months job requirement. When is the only question we all have in our mind.

I agree with NI that there is no point in worrying, but at the same there is so much frustation. We are working with a system resembling the government officials in india.

To Chalo, there is always hope :-D
 
Re: NII....

I am really frustrated now... It has been 3 years since I applied and I don't see any hope. I am going back next month. Back to motherland. VandeMatram. Guys, wish me luck for my new phase of my life.

Best of luck to everybody.


Originally posted by Chalo_India
Good Analysis Bros...
:) Some damn inteligent folks in here..

I am going to visit India one more time and than I will be able to answer which one of your " Goodbyes" I am talking about.

Actually to take a diffrent approach some one mentioned about the folks who are near to completing 6 years limit getting prefrence makes sense. If I am THE TOP HONCHO at the DOL and do not have much staff this is what I am going to be asking my staff to do. I would be willing to give my chance to some one who is nearing 6 years....

Prosix and others are getting impaitent which is quite understandable please do not ask us to not tarck DOL processing times. For sure this is keeping me OCCUPIED...

The best idea ( and most amusing ..) I have haerd this year is some one " coding a program " to tarck processing. India is going to be a Developed nation much earlier than 2020....

Chalo..
Click to expand...
:) :)
 
Re: NII....

If I am THE TOP HONCHO at the DOL and do not have much staff this is what I am going to be asking my staff to do. I would be willing to give my chance to some one who is nearing 6 years....

However, you are not TOP HONCHO of ATL DOL. It is however nice to know that Chalo does have a heart. With all that's going on, it doesn't pay for any of us to ASSUME things, for when you ASSUME things, you make an ASS of U and ME :D
I do apologize to Chalo for being personal earlier. All I am saying is that it is good for us not to lose focus and start bickering on others, just because we are frustrated with the delay.

Looking at it objectively, what can we do - to move it along. Nothing really, except wait. I am impatient too, it has been a long two years since I started the Labor Process. On top of that I have growing children and a spouse who is dependent on me. It would be good however, to hear of others being certified for labor as it moves along down our list. So keep it coming!
 
Hi,

My company & attorney just ran one job advertisement in IT career magazine and posted the requirement in office notice board for my LC filed in Georgia. But some of friends telling me that one advt has to be posted on web also. We haven't done that. Is it necessary?
 
It is always better to have more advertisements than less.

Atlanta recommends 1 print ad and 1 other means of job posting - internal posting, referrals,etc.

For my case, we have done a more comprehensive advertisement, because of the economy.

I had the following ads-
1) print ad in IT Careers
2) print ad in Network magazine
3) job order in monster.com
4) job order in usajobs.com
5) internal job posting

In the end, it all depends upon luck. Even in the worst case, there is a good likelyhood that you would be told readvertise and report them back in 30 days, then your case will be approved.

So dont worry, you will get through well.
 
GA0501,

When did you apply to SESA office? May 2001? What Date?

Let me know :

1. SESA reciept date
2. SESA case number
3. ATL DOL receipt date
4. ATL DOL case number

I am on same boat. I called DOL, looks like we going to have a break through.
 
GA0501,

Why dont you use AC21 to get H1 in 1 year increments. So once you are approved, then you could apply for 140/485/EAD together.
 
Tamil_GC

It is risky to have just one ad in Newspaper/Magazine.

Now a days, you have to have an online ad running preferrably at the same time along with paper ad. The logic here is to reachout and test the whole US Job market by placing the ad online. If you just have a ad running in local paper media, it can raise the eyebrows of adjuicating officer and the paper ad itself does not fulfill the requirement of testing the federal(all states) labor market.

Here is what you can do, you can post the ad on "Jobs.net" by yourself. It is very easy and you can create an employer's login by yourself. Jobs.net is a recognized site by labor dept. but nobody applies for job on that site (monster, careerweb, etc. are risky sites and probably you will get lots of resumes). Just print the copy of your job posting, viewed, applied page screenshots and keep all the printouts with you incase there is a RFE at a later stage. But, keep in the mind that the job description should be exact same in all the ads.

I hope this helps.
 
Hi rajeevnair32 & PainCard,

Thank you so much for the very useful information. I will do the necessary things ASAP.
 
1) Recruitment effort is supposed to be completed and documented before an LC is filed at the SWA (in the 6 months preceding the application).
2) It is illegal and fraudulent for the alien employee to be any part of the recruitment process.

Since your application is already filed, I don't see how you can change anything. If DOL decides that your recruitment effort was not comprehensive, your attorneys can do additional recruitment in response to an RFE.
 
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