This system mandates a DOL-sponsored, supervised, and detailed recruitment process, separate from and conducted often much later than an employer's own unsuccessful domestic recruitment efforts. DOL also receives and reviews all applications, and decides whether the ultimate selection or rejection of a candidate was acceptable. The entire process can take three years or longer to complete in some areas of the country. Such an extended period of time requires employers and foreign nationals to put their businesses and lives on hold. Any change in the employer, the job, or the recruitment requires that the process begin anew.
All parties involved in the system agree that it is dysfunctional.
However, inconsistent direction from policy-makers, and inconsistent implementation around the country has stymied any effective change. Further, DOL's lack of resources to implement the program has led to unconscionable delays and backlogs in most areas of the country. It also needs to be less costly to the government and employers in time, money and other resources. U.S. employers should be able to complete the process in an expeditious manner that meets their need to hire employees in a timely fashion. Inc. All other products mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.