dodowolf,
I am guessing, but I think most of the people here filed their labor certs when the economy was much better. The lawyers went the easier route with RIR not anticipating the layoffs. Now, I understand that a high percerntage of RIRs are denied so this wasn't a great strategy, in hindsight. My firm's lawyer filed my case as non-RIR and it is certainly slower. But I am happy that's what they did. NON-RIRs are no picnic either because my lawyer will soon advertise for my position (my PD is 5/29/01), and that has lots of risks in this economy too. But all in all I like my chances better than if they had gone RIR (my firm has had lots of layoffs - a real RIR killer).
Good luck with your case. From what I understand you should be glad you're non-RIR in the current job market. Also, not sure of your priotiry data, but things will speed up now that the 4/01 amnesty people have finally cleared SESA. Cheers.