The other thing in the F*** document that bothers me is that it states that DOL is still developing the "National Proceesing Standards" for RIR. The "national standard" can be more strict than the Regional Center standard in your specific region. For example, in my regoin, advertisement does NOT need to last the whole 6 months. Instead, one month is enough (but must happen within 6 months before the filing). So if the "national standard" becomes more strict, we may not be approved and could all face "Notice of Finding!" This will require additional advertisement and more delays. Right now the only words that I want to say is "DAMN IT!!!"
Still Working on National Standards for RIR
DOL National Office is working on national standards against which to evaluate such issues as RIR regional variations throughout the country.
Examples of such variations would include how offices treat the following issues:
Whether Item 15 can be used in an RIR case;
Whether the job must be advertised in trade/professional journal or whether newspaper advertising is acceptable;
Whether an ad in Sunday edition of a newspaper is required;
Whether requirements must be quantified or whether they can be expressed as "knowledge of" or "proficiency in";
Whether recruitment must take place throughout the six month period prior to filing or simply within the six months (i.e., one month might be sufficient);
Whether the experience on Form ETA 750B can have gaps or all periods must be covered including periods of unemployment.
