On August 11, 2005, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its fifth set of PERM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).  This latest FAQ memo addresses an issue of particular concern for many employers and employees, relating to multiple filings of labor certifications by the same employer for the same employee. Please see our earlier news story for a complete summary of this FAQ.

On August 24, 2005, the U.S. Department of Labor removed this particular prohibition on multiple filings. The FAQ now states that the "Department is considering questions and information stakeholders have submitted in response to this FAQ posting, and will be developing and posting a clarified response in the near future." The stakeholders mentioned by the DOL include Jackson & Hertogs who voiced its concerns both through AILA and directly with the U.S. Department of Labor.

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