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 two 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 again.
All parties involved in the system agree that it is dysfunctional.
However, inconsistent direction from policy-makers, and inconsistent implementation in the regions 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. All rights reserved. Please read our disclaimer . We Adhere to An Online Privacy Policy.