Chicago Regional DOL Tracker - Old (Archived on 09/22/2004)
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spoondru,
Its typically taking around 70 days for DOL (regional) and 55 (IL state) to review cases.
In your case you should hear back from DOL sometime in the week of 11/05.
Thats just a calculation from cases that have already been reviewed, things could change with number of applications DOL receives or for some other reason.
ucn.
Its typically taking around 70 days for DOL (regional) and 55 (IL state) to review cases.
In your case you should hear back from DOL sometime in the week of 11/05.
Thats just a calculation from cases that have already been reviewed, things could change with number of applications DOL receives or for some other reason.
ucn.
poondru,
AVM (Automated Voice Mail/Message I think) is for alien labor certification phone retrieval system. The number is 312-353-1059.
The options to use is 1 for permanent applications.
Then if you know the case number 1 or else 2 to retrieve your information using your employer's phone number given in the LC application.
ucn.
AVM (Automated Voice Mail/Message I think) is for alien labor certification phone retrieval system. The number is 312-353-1059.
The options to use is 1 for permanent applications.
Then if you know the case number 1 or else 2 to retrieve your information using your employer's phone number given in the LC application.
ucn.
chitturikp
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Chicago Regional Approvals
Hi,
I have a list of approvals from Regional Office. The series is
0541092X
These 3 petitions are filed on April 16th and went Regional on June 27th and got approved in the last couple of weeks.
Good luck for the guys in the series after that.
Hi,
I have a list of approvals from Regional Office. The series is
0541092X
These 3 petitions are filed on April 16th and went Regional on June 27th and got approved in the last couple of weeks.
Good luck for the guys in the series after that.
Good News
Cite as "Posted on AILA InfoNet at Doc. No. 02100440 (Oct. 4, 2002) ."
The Senate on the evening of October 3 passed the Department of Justice Authorization bill that includes provisions that would: apply AC21 6+ year extension provisions to long-pending labor certifications; expand the Conrad J-1 program from 20 to 30 waivers per state and extend the program for two years; and address certain EB-5 issues. Click on the "Related Links" section for details on these and other immigration provisions in this bill.
Because the House passed the same measure, the bill has been sent to the President for his signature. He has 10 days to sign the bill.
Cite as "Posted on AILA InfoNet at Doc. No. 02100440 (Oct. 4, 2002) ."
The Senate on the evening of October 3 passed the Department of Justice Authorization bill that includes provisions that would: apply AC21 6+ year extension provisions to long-pending labor certifications; expand the Conrad J-1 program from 20 to 30 waivers per state and extend the program for two years; and address certain EB-5 issues. Click on the "Related Links" section for details on these and other immigration provisions in this bill.
Because the House passed the same measure, the bill has been sent to the President for his signature. He has 10 days to sign the bill.
FAQ
Incomplete FAQ on Labor Certification in Chicago
New items are marked with Bold, last update Sep 13, 2002
How to find your DoL case details if you don’t know:
- Call Chicago DOL AVM system 1-312-353-1059, and enter '1' for permanent applications and next menu press '2' if you don't know the case number -> enter your company 10 digit phone number (which was enter in labor application on form 750A)
- If your company has multiple labor certification applications DOT code number sometimes helps.
- Dot code classification can be found on
http://online.onetcenter.org/
Select "find occupations" and enter the dot codes w/o dots (!) or dashes.
- If you cannot find out this way, the only other way is for you or your attorney to call the respective SESA office and find out if the file has moved to DoL.
Processing Times
- Currently it takes around 5 –10 days for your cases to be put on Automated Voice message after Local SESA sends it to Chicago DoL
- 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
- Seems there are two analysts working on RIR case
- 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
- It usually takes about 5 to 15 days to receive Hard Copy after your case get certified
Checking case status
- Automated Voice Message number 312-353-1059. AVM seems to be working properly (if you get an error try again)
- 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
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
- 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)
**********************************************
- 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
- If you want to talk to DOL officer, the best time is around 8.30 to 9am Chicago Time
- Pl see DOL Chicago tracker thro a file called "chicago dol tracker excel.xls" posted by sdd
- 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 if your case has RD 4/1/2002 and today's date is August 31, 2002. When you check AVM, AVM reported that they already processed 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
Miscellaneous
- DOL Chicago WebSite http://www.doleta.gov/regions/reg05/Pages/Acutxt.cfm#times
- DOL Website for all region http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/foreign/times.asp
- You could get an RFE, Remand to State, Remand to Employer
"Remand to Employer" usually means the DOL has sent the employer (attorney) a letter looking for more details about the recruitment, for instance sometimes asking the employer to contact the prospective applicants that were not offered the position. This is usually not too serious and usually doesn't cause too much of a delay if the DOL accepts the employer's response.
"Remand to State" means the case has been sent back to the respective SESA for clarification. This is more serious and can significantly delay processing of the case.
After approval
While you are waiting for your hard copy, you should try and collect all documents required for concurrent processing to avoid delays. Pl see the forum on concurrent processing of I-140 and I-485 for more information:
http://boards.immigrationportal.com...&threadid=57200
Some Immigration Links
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
Incomplete FAQ on Labor Certification in Chicago
New items are marked with Bold, last update Sep 13, 2002
How to find your DoL case details if you don’t know:
- Call Chicago DOL AVM system 1-312-353-1059, and enter '1' for permanent applications and next menu press '2' if you don't know the case number -> enter your company 10 digit phone number (which was enter in labor application on form 750A)
- If your company has multiple labor certification applications DOT code number sometimes helps.
- Dot code classification can be found on
http://online.onetcenter.org/
Select "find occupations" and enter the dot codes w/o dots (!) or dashes.
- If you cannot find out this way, the only other way is for you or your attorney to call the respective SESA office and find out if the file has moved to DoL.
Processing Times
- Currently it takes around 5 –10 days for your cases to be put on Automated Voice message after Local SESA sends it to Chicago DoL
- 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
- Seems there are two analysts working on RIR case
- 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
- It usually takes about 5 to 15 days to receive Hard Copy after your case get certified
Checking case status
- Automated Voice Message number 312-353-1059. AVM seems to be working properly (if you get an error try again)
- 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
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
- 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)
**********************************************
- 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
- If you want to talk to DOL officer, the best time is around 8.30 to 9am Chicago Time
- Pl see DOL Chicago tracker thro a file called "chicago dol tracker excel.xls" posted by sdd
- 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 if your case has RD 4/1/2002 and today's date is August 31, 2002. When you check AVM, AVM reported that they already processed 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
Miscellaneous
- DOL Chicago WebSite http://www.doleta.gov/regions/reg05/Pages/Acutxt.cfm#times
- DOL Website for all region http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/foreign/times.asp
- You could get an RFE, Remand to State, Remand to Employer
"Remand to Employer" usually means the DOL has sent the employer (attorney) a letter looking for more details about the recruitment, for instance sometimes asking the employer to contact the prospective applicants that were not offered the position. This is usually not too serious and usually doesn't cause too much of a delay if the DOL accepts the employer's response.
"Remand to State" means the case has been sent back to the respective SESA for clarification. This is more serious and can significantly delay processing of the case.
After approval
While you are waiting for your hard copy, you should try and collect all documents required for concurrent processing to avoid delays. Pl see the forum on concurrent processing of I-140 and I-485 for more information:
http://boards.immigrationportal.com...&threadid=57200
Some Immigration Links
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
Patcha_card
Registered Users (C)
Slow processing
DOL processing is very slow since a couple of weeks
(Approving around 20 cases/day)
Maybe the analysts are on vacation ????
DOL processing is very slow since a couple of weeks
(Approving around 20 cases/day)
Maybe the analysts are on vacation ????
GCDreamer2000
Registered Users (C)
Processing
Yes, the pace of processing has slowed considerably and there seems to be wide variability in processing times for those cases received 07/18/02 onward.
Yes, the pace of processing has slowed considerably and there seems to be wide variability in processing times for those cases received 07/18/02 onward.
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