Philadelphia Backlog Elimination Center Tracking

My case number is P 0340

Somebody answered thet ALL the cases are to be shipped to the BEC.
I have not received the 45 days letter.Is this normal?
Sorry if i maybe keep asking questions that have been already answered ,but this is my second day here.
Thank to whoever knows the answer :)
 
Is RIR and Non-RIR the same ?

:confused: My friend was telling me that all the cases RIR or Non-RIR are going to be processed in the same way at the Backlog Centers. I don't know what this means and what impact does it have ? Also what happens to the priority dates ? Does anybody have any information or insight into this matter ? Is this question even true ?

New ETA Case Num: P-04309-34XXX
State Filing Date: June 24, 2003
Moved to Fed: May ?th, 2004
 
buddha2004 said:
:confused: My friend was telling me that all the cases RIR or Non-RIR are going to be processed in the same way at the Backlog Centers. I don't know what this means and what impact does it have ?

It means that all cases are going to be placed in one giant queue.

Also what happens to the priority dates ?
Cases in the BEC will be processed in order of priority date. Cases which started the Labor process first(First In) will be process first(First Out).
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Questions

Hi Gurus,

Today, I got info from attorney that she filed my RIR LC in EB3 category. So far, I assumed/under impression that they filed in EB2 category. My bad too. :mad: It means, it will take forever for me to get EAD itself forget about GC. :eek:

I am in my 6th year and applying for 7th year extension in a month. I am BE + 11 years of experience in IT arena. What options I have now, if any?
1. Can my employer file my LC again in EB2 with PERM without withdrawing current LC?
2. Any update for Prevailing Wage in EB2 category for PERM?
3. If employer agrees, is it advisable?
4. if not, do I have any other options rather then waiting forever with this employer.

Thanks in advance.

Anand
 
EB2-RIR
VA SESA RD: 06/08/2003
Fwded to Philly DOL: 09/18/2004
New ETA case number: P-04364-08xxx
Letter received: Feb 25, 2005
 
Mugur....

For starters, your case # cannot be P 0340..... If its P 04340: No, you're not alone; many others still await it....
Cheers.

mugur said:
Somebody answered thet ALL the cases are to be shipped to the BEC.
I have not received the 45 days letter.Is this normal?
Sorry if i maybe keep asking questions that have been already answered ,but this is my second day here.
Thank to whoever knows the answer :)
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No letter yet

Case number : P-04310-34***

No letter yet....

I'm not sure when is a good time to panic: Now or is it too late?
 
buddha2004 said:
:confused: My friend was telling me that all the cases RIR or Non-RIR are going to be processed in the same way at the Backlog Centers. I don't know what this means and what impact does it have ? Also what happens to the priority dates ? Does anybody have any information or insight into this matter ? Is this question even true ?

New ETA Case Num: P-04309-34XXX
State Filing Date: June 24, 2003
Moved to Fed: May ?th, 2004
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True but will be in separate Q
No of ppl assigned to RIR will be Less comapred to Non-RIR
depending on progress of RIR is very fastor slow they may assign and reassign analyst.
 
Statistics

Using the tracker at:

http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=161571

Philadelphia BEC

The consolidated tracker currently has 195 entries, 87 (45%) have received 45-day letters.
Philadelphia DOL cases: 108 Received 45-day letters: 74 (69%)

San Francisco DOL cases: 61 Received 45-day letters: 38 (62%) Note: These numbers include SF cases in both Dallas and Philly BECs as well as those that don't know where their cases will end up.

Atlanta DOL cases: 11 Received 45-day letters: 1 (9%)

The tracker also has cases transferred from Connecticut SWA (8), New Jersey SWA (7), New York SWA (42)

The following people have received 45-day letters but did not post case no (or I can't find it). If you can volunteeer the the first 5 (or better yet 7) numbers of your new BEC case no. you can help others. Please post or send me a private message.

mamamiax, MD2001, NAYAK , mrcMD, apnet43, toy, pessimistic, spinus, ciril99, srkotturu, rania, Aurora73, driveto, GCDALPHIL, yours_sincerely, neenasingh, spidey, Z0002, gc_psraj, dude123, rx2000xx, sameer2730, june2002_labor, VAhoper, csrini1, dukkiNK, lvka, Alex10dc, PAIN_GC, vykuntam, kennethxu, san27geet, jzxu, rookie26, Jan2005, outofthebox, sg20165, rincytom, vengc, husker, ntwv, pandestr, Vikram_p, vvamshi, akharap, Friend of GC_MD_2001, hopeGC2005
 
Dallas vs Phily

How come some CA cases are transferred to Dallas and others to Phily? Is this random? Our company files for 2 labor certifications almost at the same time. Myne was transferred to Phily, while the other persons labor went to Dallas!
 
I received the letter on Feb 11.

My attorney signed and sent it off.
ETA Case Number: P-0436*-*****

Another coworker whose GC processing started 6 months BEFORE mine received his letter a week ago.

I don't know if this info is useful. Can someone estimate when this would be processed?
My case was in SF and now shifted to Phil.


jnathan said:
Case number : P-04310-34***

No letter yet....

I'm not sure when is a good time to panic: Now or is it too late?
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Thanks to www.gtlaw.com

Backlog Reduction Centers

As our readers know the face of the alien labor certification process is changing quickly. Many have asked what about the current cases that have been pending in some regions for over three years. Will the new Department of Labor (DOL) PERM program help these cases? Should our employees re-file their cases in the new system? These are questions that need to be answered on an individual basis so it is important to have counsel review the particulars of each matter. However, the good news GT can share will all is the new Backlog Reduction program recently rolled out by DOL. In an effort to reduce the backlog of labor certification cases filed prior to the implementation of PERM the DOL has implemented two new Backlog Reduction Centers in Philadelphia and Dallas. The DOL will also operate two satellite offices in Boston, New York and San Francisco until the workload can be decreased. The backlog reduction program is in the process of transferring most of the existing cases to a centralized ETA processing center; this will standardize and streamline procedures for permanent applications. The backlog reduction program will eventually house all of the approximately 310,000 applications currently pending. To date, more than 55,000 cases have been transferred from the DOL regional offices, including Dallas, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Atlanta and Chicago. Another 84,000 cases have been transferred from the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs); to date only "unopened" cases have been transferred. Unopened cases are cases where a job order has not been ordered yet.

The Backlog Reduction Centers' first priority is to enter each case into the database -- this means literally typing in relevant information from each ETA-750 application, word for word. Once that is accomplished, the BRCs send letters to employers (and their agents) verifying that they wish to continue with the case and to make any corrections to the ETA-750S that are needed. Employers must note there is a 45 day response time in which to reply. The letters must be returned within 45 days to keep the case active. Please note that the issuance of a 45 day letter does not mean that the case will be immediately worked. It only indicates that the case has been received at the BRC and has been entered into the database. If an employer does not exist in database, documentation is also being requested in the 45 day letter to establish that the employer does exist. Approximately 26,500 cases have received 45 day letters so far; more go out each day as the cases arrive and are sorted and entered.

The goal is to eliminate the backlog within 24-30 months after implementation of PERM. The Backlog Reduction Center will use the method of first-in, first-out regarding the scheduling of the transfers. However, it has been noted that the BRCs will process cases based upon their original filing date, regardless of which state the case is from, or whether it is an RIR or traditionally filed case (although it should be noted DOL intends to keep the two tracks and may work them on different timelines). This may have the unintended effect of prolonging some cases.

Every case in the BRC will eventually be in the same software system, and hopefully will begin to utilize a consistent uniform approach to how cases will be processed. The DOL is in the process of developing a system so applicants can know where their cases are. This system will not be available for some time yet. DOL is also working out details for adjudicating the cases consistently -- a tall order where the cases were filed in different jurisdictions with very different recruitment standards, to name just one potential area of dispute.

Greenberg Traurig will continue to provide updated information on the BRC program as soon as it is available. You can also find recent news about PERM and BRC in our recent newsletter. http://www.gtlaw.com/practices/immigration/newsletter/019/gtio_019.pdf
 
hi i'm Another lost soul
Has anyone case been transferred from Florida State to ATL DOL and further transferred to Philly BEC. If so, have you received any 45-letter or any NEW case # by any chance ?
what information is required and what number or email adress to receive a new number case

Florida State - March 2003
ATL Dol - June 2003
Philly BEC - dont know- No case # or any confirmation.

Thank you alll!!!!
 
45-day letter

company received on Feb 22nd
lawyer has not received yet.
any one met the same problem?

thanks
 
pasam said:
How come some CA cases are transferred to Dallas and others to Phily? Is this random? Our company files for 2 labor certifications almost at the same time. Myne was transferred to Phily, while the other persons labor went to Dallas!
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50% transferred to Philly and Dallas for earliest transferred cases.
This was done based on RD but you never know.
 
RIR New York Cases

Does any one know if the labor certification from Ny will go to philly office or New York satellite office(which will also be a BRC center)?
Any body who has got 45 day letter from Ny filers?
Thanks
hawk3000
 
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