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Date Announced
Jan. 15, 2021The Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) and Wage and Hour Division (WHD) each publish guidance revising their interpretations concerning which employers must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) under 20 C.F.R. §§ 655.715 and 655.730(a). Referencing a recent regulatory change by USCIS, DOL now interprets the regulations to require secondary "common-law" employers of H-1B workers to file an LCA. [ID #1302]
See Biden administration action below.
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Effective Date of Change
Jan. 15, 2021 -
Biden Administration Action
January 20, 2021This Biden administration policy withdraws in its entirety the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.
On January 20, 2021, DOL withdrew its Notice from the Office of the Federal Register prior to its publication, and is now withdrawing the Bulletin and FAB for the purpose of considering the process for issuing this interpretation as well as reviewing related issues of law, fact, and policy. Accordingly, the requirements of the Bulletin and FAB are no longer in effect.
2021.01.20 Wage and Hour Division Field Assistance Bulletin
Prior Policies
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Prior WHD guidance on short term placements.
WHD Fact Sheet #62K: What is the short-term placement option? - 20 CFR 655.735 - What are the special provisions for short-term placement of H-1B nonimmigrants at place(s) of employment outside the area(s) of intended employment listed on the LCA?
Biden Administration Action
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Associated or Derivative Policies