Backlog Elimination Centers

Many clients are anxious because we have not received the 45-day letters from the Backlog Processing Centers in connection with their application. How can we follow up on status of cases and at what point should we worry about not getting a letter?

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According to the Labor Department:

Backlogged cases will be processed in Philadelphia and Dallas. PERM cases will be processed in Chicago and Atlanta.

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No. The PDS will return a status of "in process" as a case moves through the various stages of the case review and analysis process at a BEC. Depending on the case type and filing date, some cases may show a status of "in process" for some time as the case moves through the various stages.

Again, depending on the case type and any issues that arise with the case, you may hear from the BEC while your case is in process and to facilitate faster processing, you should respond as quickly and completely as possible.

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Our office recently received a request for "corporate documents" from the BPC. The petition was for a housekeeper. Is this request sent in error or how do we respond?

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If the application is for a domestic servant in a private household, the employer should provide a recent tax return and/or leases, utility bills, etc. that establish the domestic employer at the address on the application.

The employer has changed names. Do we have to submit a new application or may we change the original application? How should this be done?

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According to the Labor Department:

Please send the appropriate Backlog Processing Center a written request to return the original Form ETA 750 Part A and Part B. Make the appropriate change of address, date and initial the change, and return the Form ETA 750 Part A and Part B to the appropriate Backlog Processing Center. Employers who have already recruited for the position in a labor market are cautioned that a move to a new work location may require a new labor market test.

The message on my Corrections List states that, "Consulate Location is a required entry." The alien is currently in the U.S. and will apply for adjustment here. Why must I enter a consulate location?

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I am the attorney of record for a permanent foreign labor certification case. Our firm has moved and wishes to notify your office of this change. How do I do this?

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