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looks like there is hope ....
anyone know more about this ?

DOL : Two More Immigration Regulations Pending at OMB

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) submitted two additional immigration regulations to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on April 19, 2004. One of the additional regulations pertains to labor certification backlog reduction. The other relates to the H1B program attestation requirements. As many MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers may know, the PERM regulation was submitted to the OMB on February 23, 2004, and we are still awaiting the OMB's decision before it can be published in the Federal Register. Publication in the Federal Register is necessary before regulations can become effective.

Labor Certification Backlog Reduction

The first regulation is an interim final rule. This means that, if the OMB approves it for publication in the Federal Register, the DOL will request comments, but it will go into effect within a specified timeframe without waiting for review of the comments and any related revisions. The interim final rule is a backlog reduction plan for permanent labor certifications. Many states and regions are still processing labor certification cases from 2001. We are hopeful that this plan will address those backlogs to improve processing times for all such cases. Because we are unable to review the interim final rule until the OMB approves it and the DOL publishes it in the Federal Register, it is not clear whether and how this regulation will interact with the still-pending PERM program.
 
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looks like there is hope ....
anyone know more about this ?

DOL : Two More Immigration Regulations Pending at OMB

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) submitted two additional immigration regulations to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on April 19, 2004. One of the additional regulations pertains to labor certification backlog reduction. The other relates to the H1B program attestation requirements. As many MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers may know, the PERM regulation was submitted to the OMB on February 23, 2004, and we are still awaiting the OMB's decision before it can be published in the Federal Register. Publication in the Federal Register is necessary before regulations can become effective.

Labor Certification Backlog Reduction

The first regulation is an interim final rule. This means that, if the OMB approves it for publication in the Federal Register, the DOL will request comments, but it will go into effect within a specified timeframe without waiting for review of the comments and any related revisions. The interim final rule is a backlog reduction plan for permanent labor certifications. Many states and regions are still processing labor certification cases from 2001. We are hopeful that this plan will address those backlogs to improve processing times for all such cases. Because we are unable to review the interim final rule until the OMB approves it and the DOL publishes it in the Federal Register, it is not clear whether and how this regulation will interact with the still-pending PERM program.
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I can understand the "Backlog Reduction", meant diversion. These days along list of queries about the case is indicating backlog on lawyer/employer side.
We need results in approvals.
 
On April 19, 2004, the DOL requested the OMB to review its proposed regulation on the labor attestation for the new H-1B1 visa which has been created by the Free Trade Agreements with Singapore and Chile. Details have yet to be disclosed. This is a proposed rule and the review can take upto 90 days. Accordingly, it will take some time before the H-1B1 labor attestation rule is enacted into enforceable regulation.

source: http://www.immigration-law.com/
 
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Requirements and Procedure for Application for H-1B1 Visa by Singapore and Chile Professionals

The U.S. Department of State issued a guidance to the visa posts for processing of H-1B1 visa applications for the professionals from Singapore and Chile. The H-1B1 has become available since January 1, 2004 under the Free Trade Agreements with these two countries.
Difference from H-1B: The H-1B1 visa or status can be extended "indefinitely,." even though it is issued for a term of one-year validity. Just like TN under the NAFTA for Mexicans, no petition is required to apply for H-1B1 visa at the visa posts. Again, just like TN under the NAFTA for Mexicans, no license is required even if the occupation is a licensed occupation. For certain occupations like Management Consultant and Physical Therapist (Chile only), no college degree is required and alternative credential is acceptable.
H-1B1, however, unlike H-1B, does not enjoy "dual intent" and must retain "temporary intent" to maintain the H-1B1 nonimmigrant status. As a consequence, every time they apply for H-1B1 visa or status, they must prove that they do not have an immigrant intent.
Caveat: Current H-1B petition form, I-129 Supplement H requires to check the box of H-1B1 in most H-1B cases. This form has not been revised to add this new nonimmigrant category. Therefore, the H-1B filers of all the countries should keep check this box.
For the details, please refer to the following link:

http://travel.state.gov/state053902.html


source: http://www.immigration-law.com/
 
I think back log centers will be here in Novembar

We have waited long for these centers...first it was dec 03.. then mar04...now may04....Mark my words it will be nov04... and then Mar05........by that time most poeple will be laid off and then they will issue LC's to hotel workers and grass cutters.........robbing lots of people of app fees, SS tax and medicare....what a scheme....I think we need a law suit like the 485 one........
 
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