End of Backlog in Permanent Labor Certification

The Department of Labor reported that "As of September 30, 2007, the Backlog in the Permanent Labor Certification program has been eliminated, with nearly 99% of cases completed. Both of the Backlog Elimination Centers (BECs) have started a transition and shutdown phase that will continue through December.

The BECs will continue to use the general information email boxes as the communication source for a limited period. These addresses are: info@dal.dflc.us (Dallas BEC) or info@phi.dflc.us (Philadelphia BEC). Case status can be checked at http://pds.pbls.doleta.gov."