International Faculty, Staff, Researchers

SSA Resumes Sending No-Match Letters

May 3, 2018

In March 2019 the Social Security Administration (SSA) resumed sending EDCOR notices, commonly known as "no-match" letters. SSA sends these notices to employees or employers when a name or Social Security Number (SSN) reported on Form W-2 or on self-employment reports does not match SSA's records

2018 SOC and OES Revision Process

The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey is the default source of wage data utilized by DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) to make prevailing wage determinations for the H-1B and other temporary programs, as well as the PERM permanent labor certification program. The OES

DOL Final Rule On Labor Certification Validity Period, Substitutions, Payments, and Fraud

DOL final rule effective July 16, 2007 establishing 180-day validity period of approved labor certs, prohibition on substitution of beneficiaries, and restricting payment of labor certification costs to the petitioning employer.

Electronic and Print Advertisements for College and University Teachers

This resource presents basic rules, factors, and logistical recommendations for using ads in an electronic professional journal under the PERM regulations for college and university teachers.

The Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey On Your Campus

As we adjust and navigate the new centralized processing of prevailing wage determinations (PWDs) through the iCERT system, you might find that you have many questions.

Understanding Explaining and Adapting to U. S. Department of Labor's Substitutions Plus Rule

Effective July 16, 2007, a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) final rule revised the regulations found at 20 CFR Part 656 and implemented substantial changes to the labor certification process

Common Institutional Models for Providing Permanent Resident Services

Many schools sponsor permanent resident status through the Department of Labor's complex, time-consuming labor certification process.

Institutional Policies and Practices Concerning Permanent Residency

Institutional Policies and Practices Concerning Permanent ResidencyAdditional Information Introduction Part I Part II Part III May 2009 By Steve Springer (David Ware & Associates), Martha Wailes (Indiana University) , Sue Marlay (Arkansas State University), and Loveness Schafer (Louisiana State

SEVP F-1 Cap-Gap Fact Sheet For Employers

SEVP F 1 Cap Gap Fact Sheet For EmployersSEVP prepared this fact sheet for F 1 students to give to their employer to explain the nature of the H 1B cap gap extension of optional practical training (OPT).

INS March 2000 memo on 212(a)(9)(B) unlawful presence while EOS or COS pending

INS March 2000 memo on 212(a)(9)(B) unlawful presence while EOS or COS pending.