Chicago Regional DOL Tracker - Old (Archived on 09/22/2004)

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RIR Labor Certification
Send to SESA (chicago) 01/05/02
Approved SESA 06/28/02
Received at DOL 07/02/02
Posted DOL 07/09/02

DOT 604.362-010
 
Hi, I updated FAQ on I-140

I updated imcomplete FAQ of I-140 again on
ImmigrationPortal Forums > ImmigrationPortal.com > US Immigration > Immigrant Visas (Green Cards) > I-485 Issues > Concurrent Filing I140 & I485 Nebraska Service Center
 
Regular Case Approved

Hi, Guys, (REGULAR CASE )

My long waited case is approved yesterday. I know this information is not going to help most of you as it's a REGULAR CASE. But I am sure there are still some NON-RIR cases.

REGULAR LABOR CERTIFICATION
Send to SESA (chicago) 01/10/02
Received at DOL 04/15/02
Approved DOL 08/27/02

CASE # 05-4086XX
DOT 032.262-010
 
re:ucnair - DOT code explanation

Dot codes classification can be found on
http://online.onetcenter.org/

Select "find occupations" and enter the dot codes w/o dots (!) or dashes.
sdd


Originally posted by jbm
DOT code is standard code form Department of Labor, which is derivative from your job title and job decription according to guideline.

Usually before starting any Labor process Good Lawyer determine the appropriate DOT code for that job and find out about prevaling wage and start from there. Usually DOT code you can find out from your lawyer which might be part of form ETA-750A which you file with your state agency for labor certifcation.

Different DOT code has different processing time for SESA and DOL. It nicely explain in faq provided by sdd/wxm8.

I hope this will help you.

JB
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Re : Congrats mnew

Your Regular Case is almost like RIR, only takes
8 monts for SESA and REGIONAL

mine is RIR and it took 7.5 months :)

Once again, Congratulation
 
Guys,

My case was approved as per the AVM, on 28th Aug.

RIR
RD at SESA IL: 15th Apr 2002
RD at DOL IL : 6th Jun 2002
Approval date : 28th Aug 2002
Case Number : 054103xx
DOT Code : 039.162-010

I used the company reception number to get the case number.
 
Request...

Hay Lucky Guys/Gals,
This is a request to the Lucky Guys/Gals who recently moved in the DOL Chicago forum from State Labour Forum, Please check if you haven't forgotten to post your details in State Labour Forum.
I looks like there haven't been any activity in State Labour Forum and may be some news from you guys/gals can bring back some hopes and expectation out there....

Would appreciate your time for dropping by at State Labour Forum,
Thanks & Best Wishes,
 
Re: sdwivedi

THere is no Chicago state labor (SESA) forum that I could see. I have been posting all SESA information in this forum itself. Let me know if you need some help.
sdd
 
Highest case number with AD of yesterday (08/28/02) is 0541069X, RD of 06/18/02. Looks like they're just starting 06/18/02 cases and moving into 054107XX range. Most cases with RD of 06/14/02 appear to have been processed.
 
I agree with GCDreamer2000,

I saw most of june 14th RD has been approved on aug28th with
case range 054106XX.

Thanks,

JB
 
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You are right JBM

They already started processing jun18 cases, but some are not related to computer jobs.
 
LC certified

Hi all,

My SESA ( Missouri) 03/04/2002

MY DOL ( Chicago) 06/18/2002

certified 08/29/2002

054107XX dot code ::IT field

REgards
 
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Congratulation RAGHUC,

Let us know when you received HC.


Any new apporval ? or new filing ?

I think they started 054107XX certifing on aug30th, I hope after long week end, they will speed up the process again.


JB
 
FAQ on Concurrent Filing

I put new addition for Concurrent Filing for I-485 in

ImmigrationPortal Forums > ImmigrationPortal.com > US Immigration > Immigrant Visas (Green Cards) > I-485 Issues > Concurrent Filing I140 & I485 Nebraska Service Center

Thanks
 
Any other new apporval or status update ?

Any other new apporval or status update ?

Please post your details,

I am going to update tracker today.

Thanks and all the best.

JB
 
FAQ

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Incomplete FAQ on Labor Certification in Chicago

last update Sep 4, 2002

- Seems there are two analysts working on RIR case
- It usually takes 2.5 to 3 months for RIR cases (for most of IT) and takes about 4.5 to 5 Months for Regular cases
- It usually takes about 6 to 10 days to receive Hard Copy after your case get certified
- If you running out of time in your H1-B (close to 6 years), Is possible to make a request to DOL officer to expedite your case (give them your request and proof that you're 6 years almost up) (USE WITH YOUR OWN RISK, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE)

- List of phone number and email of DOL officers
Abraytis, John 312-886-2928 Jabraytis@doleta.gov
Carroll, Sarah 312-353-1550 Scarroll@doleta.gov
Gonzalez, Marie 312-353-3333 mgonzalez@doleta.gov
Johnson, Marsha 312-353-1509 majohnson@doleta.gov
Kimmons, Belinda 312-353-1207 bkimmons@doleta.gov
Smith, MaryAnn 312-353-7536 masmith@doleta.gov
Van, Renee 312-353-3448 rvan@doleta.gov
Warren, Waconda 312-353-1054 wwarren@doleta.gov

- Many attorneys advise that it is better not to call DOL officers directly asking about
your case, because it will irritate DOL officer and some attorneys said if they get
irritated, they will try to find fault on your file
- WebSite Link related to this issue : http://www.murthy.com/UDavoid.html

- Automated Voice Message number 312-353-1059
AVM seems to be working properly
- (From Nanaji) If you want to talk to DOL officer, the best time is around 8.30 to 9am Chicago Time
- Currently email lcstatus05@doleta.gov does not work

Here some notes regarding the status

*********************************************
Here is reply from DOL webmaster

From: FLC-DOL [FLC-DOL@doleta.gov]
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 12:30 PM

Subject: RE: status line

We have been having trouble with our national status system.
It is being worked on, and hopefully will be backup soon.

In the meantime you can get general information
from our web site: OWS.DOLETA.GOV/foreign.asp

Select Processing time on the right hand side of the screen (about 2 pages down)

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- The status is updated on 5 am from Monday to Thursday (according to official)
- Based on observation, the status SEEMS updated on 9 am Chicago Time from Monday to Thursday and seems on 9 pm on Friday afternoon also sometimes on saturday
- (Fron mnew) On every monday, Automatic Voice Message gets updated (very long update). When you call AVM and the phone keep ringing, it means AVM update is in progress

- Based on observation
when DOL officers review cases depends on DOT Code and RIR/Non RIR

for example if you are Prof / Teacher for some college/university it gets approved very fast , within 2 weeks after RD

if you are IT related jobs, it takes about 2.5 to 3 months for RIR

if you are chef, it takes about 3-5 months for RIR

if you are cleaner/gardener , it just take couple days after RD because they have to wait very long time in local

and when they take RIR case, seems they follow the RD but it depends on the officer which case # he/she wants to review


- Currently it takes less than 1 month for your cases to be put on Automated Voice message after Local SESA send it to Chicago
- DOL Chicago WebSite http://www.doleta.gov/regions/reg05...cutxt.cfm#times
- DOL Website for all region http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/foreign/times.asp
- jbm already provide excellent DOL Chicago tracker with the file called "chicago dol tracker excel.xls"
- If your case has not been processed according to time frame then make sure to
call your lawyer to inquiry about your case status, for example Your case has RD 4/1/2002 and today's date is August 31, 2002. When you check AVM, AVM reported that they already process case with RD 5/1/2002, it means that your case is about 2 weeks to 1 month behind. Please ask your lawyer to inquiry about your status, because there are possibilities that your case is lost or misplaced


- Some Immigration Link
www.immigration-law.com
www.shusterman.com
www.visalaw.com
www.murthy.com
www.shihab.net

Please give me more suggestion to make this FAQ useful for anybody that needs it
 
Update Tracker.

My colleague and my applications were sent for labor ceritification on 5/20 RD 5/23 but haven't heard anything yet.
Both are RIR cases. The attorneys also haven't heard back anything from the state labor dept whether it has been transferred to Regional office or not.
Not sure whats going on!! :confused:
jbm please update tracker with my colleagues and my information.

Thx,
ucn
 
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