Boston Regional DOL Tracker

pedjajov,

This is my understanding of DOL processing. If its a computer profession, they see the job title, occupation code and the recruitment effort.

They try to deny RIR almost within few days of receiving the application (First level of screening)

If it goes thru, then they might look for wage, experience and try to create an RFE.

Even if its not possible and the application looks solid, they will put it in the queue based on the received date and or priority date for further processing.

If yours is in this last stage you have good chances of getting approved.

jolpot,

who said NON RIR IT applications are rejected, did you see HELEN_L case, it looks like a miracle looking at the timeline.
 
its amazing how fast helen's case got approved ... pd in july and case approved already ... my pd in july 1st and i am still at MA SESA :eek:(

ST.
 
MA SESA..

Note to all software engineers..

My employer received a correspondence from MA SESA ( for non-RIR processing after RIR got rejected) saying that the wage has to be adjusted.

Are Computer Software Enginners, Applications (DOT: 999.151.031) really getting paid $95K / year???

Please comment..
 
zbcx123,

i heard similar things. if they applied for your labor with 3 years of experiance in your job description then your pay should be about $95k (according to MA SESA). Can your lawyer (and company)just say that by the time you get your greencard your pay will be 95$ (just for the sake of argument?)

pls update us on what your company and lawyer decide to do. i am in a similar boat (havent got a query but i am sure i will get one)

ST.
 
Hi everyone:(insat,mv1211.........

Finally my wait is over I got certified yesterday 5-22-03after a long wait.I wish you all good luck and hopefully see you all soon in I-140 /I485 forum.Thank you all for for your input, suggestions,advise... It was really great.

My details:-

MA priority date :- 7-1-02
Sent to Boston DOL by MA SESA:- 3-26-03

Received by Boston DOL: 5-08-03

Certified :-5-22-03
 
zbcx123,

in some other forum i saw that when you were non-rir then also you received a query for your wages ... what happened then ? did they accept the survey sent by your lawyer ?

thanks,
ST.
 
sachint..,

Yes, the fact they have forwarded my application to DoL made me believe that they have accepted the alternative salary survey that our attorneys have provided.

Please share some info about your case as to why do u think you are going to get the same query??

Cheers,
 
zbcx123,

i think i am going to get the same query bucause of the fact that i am also in software field, i have some experiance whic in mentioned in my labor application and i am not earning $95k. i heard from a friend of mine that in their company their lawyer told them that if you are software engg. with experiance, according to MA SESA you should be earning $95k.

ST.
 
certified

i checked my status on avm on friday...it says my labor is certified...though i have not yet heard from my attorney yet...hopefully this is it...

good to luck to everyone...

mv1211
 
MV1211:

Attorneys never inform you first. I have also informed my attorney about my certification after listening in DOL AVM. Haven't heard from him yet.

I think it takes 7-14 days for them to get hard copy of LC.
 
running against time

pipladi,

well i guess then my 2 weeks are gone...i am running against time...my six yr are gonna be over soon...plus my company is not in sound position...

do u have any idea how much time i need from this point to be on the safe side of the gc process ..in terms of my company getting bust and stuff...

mv1211
 
mv1211,

as far as i know you need to file for 140/485 first. you are safe after 180 days (6 months) after you file for your 485. (thats what i have heard .. i could be wrong ... )

ST.
 
MV1211:

SACHIN T. is partly correct. However,Your I-140 has to be approved for 6 month (180 days ) portability AC21 law to be effective.Just filing I140/I485 concurrently does not cover 180 day requirement, if your I-140 does not get approved in that time frame.You might want to talk to your attorney in this matter but I am pretty confident about this matter.
 
OK. i think i should ask my attorney...as such i dont get much information from her...she wouldnt tell anything and is very reluctant to respond to anything..i guess they are all the same...thats the reason i dont want to ask anything to her...she acts kind of cranky....

is everyone filing I-140/485 concurrently by default or i should ask/request my lawyer for that...are there any pros and cons in filing concurrently or one by one...which one is best for me?

thanks for all the responses...i appreciate it...it really helps...

mv1211
 
mv1211,

another thing .. you said your h1 will be expiring soon ... has it been 1 year since you filed for you labor ? if so i would suggest you should go ahead and file for your 7 th year extension.

ST.
 
MV 1211:

Check with your attorney if they received hard copy of your LC.Probably they should get it by tomorrow as yesterday was holiday.Who knows it might arrive today as well.However,it should not take more than 2 weeks in any case.If you don't check with them, trust me they won't let you know.sometimes it is also helpful to check with DOL after 2pm at 617-788-0152 if hard copy of LC was mailed or ask them about the time line for mailing after approval of LC.There are 2 lady receptionist.One is super polite and courteous and other is rude .So depends who you get.

If you need GC fast(within 7-9 months) than you should opt for Consular processing.In the other hand if your employment situation is steady and you want your spouse to be employed soon than file I-140/I485 in which case both you and your spouse will get EAD within 90 days. It depends upon personal situation.
 
MV 1211:

Check with your attorney if they received hard copy of your LC.Probably they should get it by tomorrow as yesterday was holiday.Who knows it might arrive today as well.However,it should not take more than 2 weeks in any case.If you don't check with them, trust me they won't let you know.sometimes it is also helpful to check with DOL after 2pm at 617-788-0152 if hard copy of LC was mailed or ask them about the time line for mailing after approval of LC.There are 2 lady receptionist.One is super polite and courteous and other is rude .So depends who you get.

If you need GC fast(within 7-9 months) than you should opt for Consular processing.In the other hand if your employment situation is steady and you want your spouse to be employed soon than file I-140/I485 in which case both you and your spouse will get EAD within 90 days. It depends upon personal situation.
 
mv1211:

I just talked with my lawyer and found out that my hard copy of approved LC came to my lawyer's office over the weekend.Just wanted to share with you so that you can also check with your attorney.You really have to get on top of these guys or else they will never inform you anything.
 
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