The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has resumed processing prevailing wage requests and labor certification applications for both temporary and permanent employment-based immigration. This includes applications connected to programs such as PERM, H-1B, H-2A, and H-2B.
According to the announcement, the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system is now back online, which means employers and representatives can once again:
The SeasonalJobs.dol.gov job registry has also been restored to full function, allowing public access to postings for H-2A and H-2B temporary job opportunities.
This update is important for individuals and employers pursuing employment-based immigration, especially in cases requiring:
The DOL notes that while processing has resumed, there may be some delays due to the volume of pending cases and new submissions. This means timelines could temporarily be longer than usual.
This is not unusual, when systems resume after downtime, backlogs generally need time to level out.
The resumption of processing is a positive development for those seeking employment-based immigration pathways. While timelines may temporarily fluctuate, applications can now move forward again, and preparation remains essential.
If you or your organization is planning to move ahead with a PERM case, wage request, or temporary worker petition, this is a good time to ensure documents and requirements are aligned so there is no additional delay once your case is in the system.
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