Philadelphia Regional DOL Tracker
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My 45 day letter was replied in Jan 2005 and no news. I think you will find that is pretty much the case with everyone. Only a couple of approvals so vast majority of folks either have had the 45 day letter long time since or if SWA and never made DOL, then have probably not even had the 45 day letter yet.
Patience runs thin these days :-(
Patience runs thin these days :-(
garp said:
I received the letter in feb-05. My PD is Jan2002.
A few weeks ago, I was able to call the PBPC # (484-270-1500) and speak to a lady who was able to confirm the date when the BPC received the 45-day reply from my attorney (which,as excepted, was 3 weeks AFTER the the date mentioned by my attorney). I just gave her my BPC case # and employer name.
You might want to try ur luck to see if u get any kind of case update.
fyi : I think it help that I was very very courteous on the phone..just my feeling.
Hope that helps.
icici
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GodBless_Bushes
Registered Users (C)
icici said:
RESPONSE from DOL though I received my 45 days love letter in FEB 2005 !!!!!!
You have reached the Philadelphia Backlog Processing Center status inquiry mailbox. At this time, we are unable to provide status information on Permanent Labor Certifications. All Philadelphia Processing Center files are being transferred to a new system. Once the data entry process is completed, a 45-Day Letter and Selection of Continuation Option letter will be issued on all applications providing a new case ID # and may request additional information from the employer.
If your request is in reference to the following, this information will also be updated.
Address updates for attorney, employer, or alien
Change of attorney (or attorney address changes)
Incorrect case closures
H-1B extensions please email your request to H1B7YR@PHI.DFLC.US
Case withdraws
Aliens seeking status must contact their employer or attorney to obtain information.
For frequently asked questions and status inquiry, please visit the following internet website:
http://atlas.doleta.gov/foreign/faqs.asp
To obtain general information regarding processing times, please visit the following internet website:
www.workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/foreign/times.asp
To obtain general information regarding PERM System, please visit the following internet website:
www.plc.doleta.gov/
There is no need to submit multiple requests. The next notices that you will receive from this office will be a 45-Day Letter and a Selection of Continuation Option letter.
Your patience is appreciated.
Philadelphia Backlog Processing Center
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Called DOL
I called the number provider by icici. the lady said she is not allowed to provide info on individual cases. She said they have begun keying in 2001 cases now. Earlier they were keying cases randomly from 2002, 2003 etc. Now they see a need to key cases from 2001. She said there are 300000 cases that need to be keyed. From the way she mentioned, the count seemed to be the whole of US from 2001. makes no sense - I can't imagine 300000 cases just out of 2001.
I called the number provider by icici. the lady said she is not allowed to provide info on individual cases. She said they have begun keying in 2001 cases now. Earlier they were keying cases randomly from 2002, 2003 etc. Now they see a need to key cases from 2001. She said there are 300000 cases that need to be keyed. From the way she mentioned, the count seemed to be the whole of US from 2001. makes no sense - I can't imagine 300000 cases just out of 2001.
prashratta
Registered Users (C)
Inability to file Consular Processing
I spoke to my attorney five minutes back, and she mentioned that since I have completed my six years on H1 and am about to apply for my 7th year extension, when BPC clears my case, I wouldn't have the option of going in for CP, as the extension rule only applies when you file adjust of status i.e. 485? Any one validate/invalidate this?
Also quick question, in the event taht I am laid off, and my six years of H1 are complete, can I get on an H4 as my wife will hopefully have an H1 by then?
Response greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I spoke to my attorney five minutes back, and she mentioned that since I have completed my six years on H1 and am about to apply for my 7th year extension, when BPC clears my case, I wouldn't have the option of going in for CP, as the extension rule only applies when you file adjust of status i.e. 485? Any one validate/invalidate this?
Also quick question, in the event taht I am laid off, and my six years of H1 are complete, can I get on an H4 as my wife will hopefully have an H1 by then?
Response greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Hi prashratta,
I am not sure about your first question. My understanding was that extension can be filed based on LC pending 365 days or 140 filed, I didn't think it is realted to CP or 485 - but your lawyer probably has better info.
I DO know about your second question. There is a 6 year limit on ANY type of H Visa (unfortunately). So that means, even if your spouse is on an H1, you cannot go on a H4 after 6yrs, only option is to leave the country for 1 yr, this resets the H1 "clock" and you will then have 6 more yrs to be on H1 or H4.
- Dru
I am not sure about your first question. My understanding was that extension can be filed based on LC pending 365 days or 140 filed, I didn't think it is realted to CP or 485 - but your lawyer probably has better info.
I DO know about your second question. There is a 6 year limit on ANY type of H Visa (unfortunately). So that means, even if your spouse is on an H1, you cannot go on a H4 after 6yrs, only option is to leave the country for 1 yr, this resets the H1 "clock" and you will then have 6 more yrs to be on H1 or H4.
- Dru
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