Most employment-based U.S. visa applications must be certified by the DOL before an employer can file an immigrant worker petition with the USCIS. The process of attaining DOL certification is shown below. Hold your mouse steadily over any step for a more detailed explanation. As you can see, rejections can complicate and delay the process considerably. Employers can appeal rejected applications as many as five times to various U.S. entities, including the DOL, SESA, BALCA, and the FDC.

Confused? Overwhelmed? Please fill out our Contact Form if you have questions, comments, or suggestions.