atlantabhopali
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Hi All,
Hope everybody had a great thanksgiving.
I did not have a copy of my Labor file, and required the same for filing AC-21. The options were to either file FOIA request for the file with BCIS or FOIA with Dept of Labor. I chose to file with DOL as (a) it takes lesser time to process (b) no forms to fill - a simple letter is sufficient (c) can talk with a live person (FOIA officer) who is responsible to process the actual request, and hence knows what is going on.
The process was simple:
(a) Called 1-877-US-2JOBS and ask for the FOIA officer/regional DOL numbers.
(b) Called regional FOIA officer to confirm what was required to file such a request. She required only a simple, non-notarized letter stating that I need copies of everything in the file and am the beneficiary.
(c) Sent the letter on Oct 20th and received the file on Nov 21st.
DOL sent me copies of all the forms filled by my employer/myself during labor and a copy of the labor approval letter they had originally sent to my employer. While they did not provide the actual ETA-750s, the provided forms have job description, code, offered salary, prevailing wage, etc - basically all information required to file AC-21.
All free of charge and no lawyer help required.
cheers
-ab
ps: The letter I sent was as follows:
<Your Name>
<Your Address>
<Your Email>
<Your Phone>
Date: XX/YY/ZZ
Attention: FOIA Officer
US Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Address 1
City, State, Zipcode
Subject: FOIA request for Labor Certification (green card) case file
Dear FOIA Officer,
This is to request a copy of my entire labor certification case file, as provided under the FOIA law. I especially require the job description, salary, prevailing wage, DOT/O’ NET job code, job title, and/or job locations, as and if mentioned in the file.
I, <your name>, am the beneficiary of a labor certification (green card) filed by <Sponsoring Employer Name>. For verification purpose, my date of birth is <Ur DOB> and <Sponsoring Employer's Name> address mentioned on the file would be <Sponsoring Employer's Address>. The case was filed around <Approx Date if you know it> and was certified in <Approx Date if you know it>. Unfortunately, I do not have the exact dates.
Please send me the copy of the entire case file. I agree to pay any charges associated with such a request. I also affirm under the penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the United States of America that the information provided in this letter is correct. Please feel free to reach me at <Ur phone> for any further information.
Sincerely,
<Your Name/Signature>
Hope everybody had a great thanksgiving.
I did not have a copy of my Labor file, and required the same for filing AC-21. The options were to either file FOIA request for the file with BCIS or FOIA with Dept of Labor. I chose to file with DOL as (a) it takes lesser time to process (b) no forms to fill - a simple letter is sufficient (c) can talk with a live person (FOIA officer) who is responsible to process the actual request, and hence knows what is going on.
The process was simple:
(a) Called 1-877-US-2JOBS and ask for the FOIA officer/regional DOL numbers.
(b) Called regional FOIA officer to confirm what was required to file such a request. She required only a simple, non-notarized letter stating that I need copies of everything in the file and am the beneficiary.
(c) Sent the letter on Oct 20th and received the file on Nov 21st.
DOL sent me copies of all the forms filled by my employer/myself during labor and a copy of the labor approval letter they had originally sent to my employer. While they did not provide the actual ETA-750s, the provided forms have job description, code, offered salary, prevailing wage, etc - basically all information required to file AC-21.
All free of charge and no lawyer help required.
cheers
-ab
ps: The letter I sent was as follows:
<Your Name>
<Your Address>
<Your Email>
<Your Phone>
Date: XX/YY/ZZ
Attention: FOIA Officer
US Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Address 1
City, State, Zipcode
Subject: FOIA request for Labor Certification (green card) case file
Dear FOIA Officer,
This is to request a copy of my entire labor certification case file, as provided under the FOIA law. I especially require the job description, salary, prevailing wage, DOT/O’ NET job code, job title, and/or job locations, as and if mentioned in the file.
I, <your name>, am the beneficiary of a labor certification (green card) filed by <Sponsoring Employer Name>. For verification purpose, my date of birth is <Ur DOB> and <Sponsoring Employer's Name> address mentioned on the file would be <Sponsoring Employer's Address>. The case was filed around <Approx Date if you know it> and was certified in <Approx Date if you know it>. Unfortunately, I do not have the exact dates.
Please send me the copy of the entire case file. I agree to pay any charges associated with such a request. I also affirm under the penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the United States of America that the information provided in this letter is correct. Please feel free to reach me at <Ur phone> for any further information.
Sincerely,
<Your Name/Signature>
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