DOL Announces Updates to Its Procedures for Processing H-2B Applications

DOL OFLC notice that all H-2B applications filed on or after 7/3/19 will be randomly ordered for processing based on the date of filing and the start date of work requested. The public may submit comments on these changes through 4/3/19. OFLC will review the comments and make any further changes it determines are appropriate prior to 7/3/19. (84 FR 7399, 3/4/19)

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Employment and Training Administration

Selection Procedures for Reviewing Applications Filed by Employers Seeking Temporary Employment of H–2B Foreign Workers in the United States

AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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