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Archived Issues
January 2023
Volume XV, Issue 1
In this issue:
1. Washington and New York State Join Growing List of States with Wage Transparency Laws
2. DOL Offers Guidance on Recruitment for Telecommuting Positions
3. United States Unemployment Rate December 2022
4. PERM Processing Times as of December 31, 2022
December 2022
NewsFlash
In this issue:
1. New Salary Transparency Laws Potentially Create Additional Requirements for Advertising
2. Holiday Cheer!
October/November 2020
Volume XIV, Issue 4
In this issue:
1. DOL Interim Final Rule Changes Prevailing Wage Determinations
2. USCIS Releases FY2021 H-2B Cap Count
3. United States Unemployment Rate October 2020
4. PERM Processing Times as of October 31, 2020
August/September 2020
Volume XIV, Issue 3
In this issue:
1. Updated USCIS Fees Go Into Effect October 2, 2020
2. BALCA Releases En Banc Decision on Travel Requirements
3. United States Unemployment Rate August 2020
4. PERM Processing Times as of August 31, 2020
May 2020
Volume XIV, Issue 2
In this issue:
1. Congress Considers Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
2. Senators Request Expansion of Visa Categories Covered by Temporary Immigration Suspension
3. FLAG System Replaces Legacy iCERT Portal
4. USADWEB Contributes to Disaster and COVID-19 Relief Across the Country
5. United States Unemployment Rate February 2020
6. PERM Processing Times as of January 31, 2020
February/March 2020
Volume XIV, Issue 1
In this issue:
1. Initial Registration Period for H-1B FY2021 Cap is Open Through March 20, 2020
2. BALCA Upholds Denial Due to Illegible Newspaper Tearsheets
3. United States Unemployment Rate February 2020
4. PERM Processing Times as of January 31, 2020
5. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
December 2019
Volume XIII, Issue 6
In this issue:
1. Final Rule on H-2B Recruitment Requirements in Effect December 16, 2019
2. USCIS Announces Implementation of Electronic Registration System for H-1B Visas
3. United States Unemployment Rate November 2019
4. PERM Processing Times as of October 31, 2019
5. Holiday Cheer!
October 2019
Volume XIII, Issue 5
In this issue:
1. DOL Announces Final Revisions to H-2A Regulations
2. USCIS Responds to AILA Letter Regarding Electronic Registration System for H-1Bs
3. United States Unemployment Rate September 2019
4. PERM Processing Times as of September 30, 2019
5. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
August 2019
Volume XIII, Issue 4
In this issue:
1. AILA Co-Signs Letter to USCIS Seeking Clarity for FY 2021 H-1B Cap Filing Season
2. DOL Proposes Revisions to H-2A Regulations
3. Congratulations to USADWEB Raffle Winner!
4. United States Unemployment Rate July 2019
5. PERM Processing Times as of July 31, 2019
6. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
April/May 2019
Volume XIII, Issue 3
In this issue:
1. USCIS Announces Additional 30,000 H-2B Visas for FY 2019
2. U.S. Senators Send Bipartisan Letter to USCIS to Express Concerns About Unprecedented Delays
3. United States Unemployment Rate January 2019
4. PERM Processing Times as of January 31, 2019
5. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
March 2019
Volume XIII, Issue 2
In this issue:
1. USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions This Week
2. United States Unemployment Rate February 2019
3. PERM Processing Times as of February 28, 2019
4. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
January/February 2019
Volume XIII, Issue 1
In this issue:
1. USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions on Feb. 19, 2019
2. USCIS Issues Final Rule for H-1B Lottery
3. USADWEB Continues to Assist with H-2Bs as Changes Loom
4. United States Unemployment Rate January 2019
5. PERM Processing Times as of January 31, 2019
6. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
December 2018
Volume XII, Issue 9
In this issue:
1. Government Shutdown Continues, but DOL Not Affected
2. Social Media Platforms Cannot Substitute for Employer Website
3. United States Unemployment Rate November 2018
4. PERM Processing Times as of November 30, 2018
5. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
November 2018
Volume XII, Issue 8
In this issue:
1. DHS and DOL Publish Joint Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Modernize Recruitment for H-2B Program
2. United States Unemployment Rate September 2018
3. PERM Processing Times as of September 30, 2018
4. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
September/October 2018
Volume XII, Issue 7
In this issue:
1. USCIS Extends and Expands Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions
2. USCIS Releases Transcript of Open Forum at AILA Annual Conference in San Francisco
3. Advertisements for Multiple Positions Must Clearly Identify Job Requirements
4. United States Unemployment Rate September 2018
5. PERM Processing Times as of September 30, 2018
6. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
August 2018
Volume XII, Issue 6
In this issue:
1. BALCA Affirms Use of Online Postings Through Verified Trade or Professional Associations
2. Criteria for Determining a Trade or Professional Association
3. United States Unemployment Rate July 2018
4. PERM Processing Times as of July 31, 2018
5. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
June/July 2018
Volume XII, Issue 5
In this issue:
1. Congratulations to SMART TV Winner!
2. Alternative Documentation Can Be Used for On-Campus Recruiting
3. United States Unemployment Rate June 2018
4. PERM Processing Times as of June 30, 2018
5. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
May 2018
Volume XII, Issue 4
In this issue:
1. DHS Announces 15,000 Additional H-2B Visas for Remainder of FY 2018, Effective May 31, 2018
2. USADWEB Attends 2018 AILA Conference in San Francisco
3. United States Unemployment Rate April 2018
4. PERM Processing Times as of April 30, 2018
5. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
April 2018
Volume XII, Issue 3
In this issue:
1. H-1B Cap Has Been Reached for FY 2019 and Random Selection Process Complete
2. BALCA Definitively Addresses Use of Same Paper for Sunday and Local Ads
3. United States Unemployment Rate March 2018
4. PERM Processing Times as of March 31, 2018
5. Clients’ Comment Corner: See what our clients are saying about us!
February/March 2018
Volume XII, Issue 2
In this issue:
1. AILA Issues Practice Pointer for FY2019 H-1B Filings
2. Certifying Officers Cannot Impose ‘Substantive Requirements’ Not Included in Regulations as Basis for Denial, BALCA Says
3. United States Unemployment Rate February 2018
4. PERM Processing Times as of February 28, 2018
January 2018
Volume XII, Issue 1
In this issue:
1. H-1B Visa Scrutiny Increases Even Though Extension Policy Not Expected to Change
2. H-2A Program FAQs Address Advertising Requirements
3. United States Unemployment Rate December 2017
4. PERM Processing Times as of December 31, 2017
December 2017
Volume XI, Issue 10
In this issue:
1. Understanding Job Order Timeframes
2. USCIS Provides Data on H-1B and H-2B Petitions
3. United States Unemployment Rate November 2017
4. PERM Processing Times as of November 30, 2017
5. Holiday Cheer!
October/November 2017
Volume XI, Issue 9
In this issue:
1. Trump Calls for End to Diversity Visa Program, AILA Responds
2. USCIS Increases Scrutiny on H-1B and Other Visa Renewals
3. United States Unemployment Rate October 2017
4. PERM Processing Times as of September 30, 2017
September 2017
Volume XI, Issue 8
In this issue:
1. USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for H-1B Visa Petitions
2. DOL Releases Guidance for Those Affected by Recent Hurricanes
3. United States Unemployment Rate August 2017
4. PERM Processing Times as of August 31, 2017
August 2017
Volume XI, Issue 7
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Donates to Hurricane Harvey Relief
2. Employer’s Headquarters May Be Used for Roving Employees
3. United States Unemployment Rate July 2017
4. PERM Processing Times as of July 31, 2017
July 2017
Volume XI, Issue 6
In this issue:
1. Congratulations to SMART TV Winner!
2. Department of Homeland Security Authorizes Additional 15,000 H-2B Visas
3. United States Unemployment Rate June 2017
4. PERM Processing Times as of May 31, 2017
June 2017
Volume XI, Issue 5
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Attends 2017 AILA Annual Conference in New Orleans
2. Affidavit May Suffice as “Reasonably Equivalent” Proof of Web Prints
3. United States Unemployment Rate May 2017
4. PERM Processing Times as of May 31, 2017
April/May 2017
Volume XI, Issue 4
In this issue:
1. USCIS Completes Data Entry of H-1B Petitions
2. Executive Order Creates Uncertainty for H-1B Visa Program
3. United States Unemployment Rate April 2017
4. PERM Processing Times as of March 31, 2017
March 2017
Volume XI, Issue 3
In this issue:
1. USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Fiscal Year 2017
2. USCIS Confirms Potential Lottery for H-1B Visas
3. AILA Minutes from DOL H-2 Stakeholders Meeting: March 7, 2017
4. United States Unemployment Rate February 2017
5. PERM Processing Times as of March 3, 2017
NEWSFLASH
March 13, 2017
DOL Removes FAQ on PERM Actual Minimum Requirements
NEWSFLASH
March 7, 2017
DOL Releases FAQ on PERM Actual Minimum Requirements
February 2017
Volume XI, Issue 2
In this issue:
1. AILA Practice Alert: Erroneous H-1B Approval Notices Will Be Corrected
2. Notice of Filing Must Reflect Any Salary Increases
3. United States Unemployment Rate January 2017
4. PERM Processing Times as of January 31, 2017
January Updates 2017
1. AILA Denounces Executive Order, Issues Call for Examples
2. January 31st Council Practice Advisory: Challenging President Trump’s Ban on Entry
3. Statement by Department of Homeland Security on the Entry of Lawful Permanent Residents
4. Federal Courts Halt Executive Order on Immigration, DHS Responds
5. AILA Practice Alert: What to Do If Clients are Asked to Relinquish Their Green Cards and Sign Form I-407, Abandonment of LPR Status
January 2017
Volume XI, Issue 1
In this issue:
1. January 31st Council Practice Advisory: Challenging President Trump’s Ban on Entry
2. AILA Denounces Executive Order on Immigration, Issues Call for Examples
3. Federal Courts Halt Executive Order on Immigration, DHS Responds
4. United States Unemployment Rate December 2016
5. PERM Processing Times as of January 12, 2017
December 2016
Volume X, Issue 7
In this issue:
1. DOL Suspends PERM Denials Based on Vague Salary Language
2. BALCA Rejects DOL Denial Based on Vague Salary Language
3. United States Unemployment Rate February 2016
4. PERM Processing Times as of February 1, 2016
November 2016
Volume X, Issue 6
In this issue:
1. USCIS Announces Addition of Eligible Countries for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
2. DOL Releases Round 17 H-2B FAQs to Address Worksite Definition, in Contradiction of BALCA Ruling
3. United States Unemployment Rate October 2016
4. PERM Processing Times as of November 19, 2016
October 2016
Volume X, Issue 5
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Donates to Hurricane Matthew Relief in U.S. and Haiti
2. DOL Releases Practice Tip for Filing Recruitment Report
3. United States Unemployment Rate September 2016
4. PERM Processing Times as of October 1, 2016
September 2016
Volume X, Issue 4
In this issue:
1. PERM Modernization ‘Highly Unlikely’ Before End of Obama Administration
2. ETA Announces Streamlining of H-2B Process for Non-Agricultural Employers
3. United States Unemployment Rate August 2016
4. PERM Processing Times as of September 1, 2016
August 2016
Volume X, Issue 3
In this issue:
1. DOL Modifies Position on Salary Language in Ads
2. BALCA Rejects ‘Harmless Error’ Argument
3. United States Unemployment Rate July 2016
4. PERM Processing Times as of August 15, 2016
July 2016
Volume X, Issue 2
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Relaunches Newly Designed USADNEWS
2. Congratulations to iPad Winner!
3. Washington Examiner Challenged as General Circulation Paper
4. United States Unemployment Rate June 2016
5. PERM Processing Times as of August 15, 2016
January/February 2016
Volume X, Issue 1
In this issue:
1. Check for Updated USCIS Forms Before Filing
2. Interim Final Rule Affects H-2B Job Order Processing
3. Successor in Interest May Use H-2A Certification, FAQ Clarifies
4. United States Unemployment Rate February 2016
5. PERM Processing Times as of February 1, 2016
December 2015
Volume IX, Issue 6
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Celebrates 10 Year Anniversaries for Staff
2. “Vague” Salary on Job Orders Can Lead to Denial
3. United States Unemployment Rate November 2015
4. PERM Processing Times as of December 7, 2015
October/November 2015
Volume IX, Issue 5
In this issue:
1. ‘Harmless’ Errors on Application Can Lead to Denial
2. United States Unemployment Rate October 2015
3. PERM Processing Times as of November 02, 2015
July/August 2015
Volume IX, Issue 4
In this issue:
1. Congratulations to iWatch Winner
2. BALCA Reaffirms Newspaper’s Headquarters Address Does Not Determine Circulation Area
3. United States Unemployment Rate Remains Under 6%
4. PERM Processing Times as of 8/10/2015
June 2015
Volume IX, Issue 3
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Attends 2015 AILA Annual Conference This Week!
2. Weekend Edition Satisfies Sunday Requirement
3. USADWEB Continues to Lead the Way in SWA Job Orders
4. United States Unemployment Rate Remains Under 6%
5. PERM Processing Times as of June 1, 2015
April/May 2015
Volume IX, Issue 2
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Makes Donation to Nepal Earthquake Relief
2. DOL and Homeland Security Publish New H-2B Regulations
3. USADWEB Attends 2015 AILA Annual Conference
4. United States Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall Under 6%
5. PERM Processing Times as of April 16, 2015
March 2015
Volume IX, Issue 1
In this issue:
1. DOL To Cease H-2B Processing as Federal Court Vacates H-2B Regulations
2. United States Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall Under 6%
3. PERM Processing Times as of March 10, 2015
December 2014
Volume VIII, Issue 8
In this issue:
1. Upcoming Holiday Weekends: Christmas and New Year’s
2. President Obama Announces Executive Action on Immigration: Department of Labor to Modernize PERM Program
3. NPWC No Longer Issuing Prevailing Wage Based on Employer Surveys
4. Holiday Cheer!
5. United States Unemployment Rate November 2014
6. PERM Processing Times as of December 2, 2014
October/November 2014
Volume VIII, Issue 7
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Welcomes Your Audit Stories
2. Upcoming Holiday Weekends: Thanksgiving Weekend
3. Notice of Filing Must Name the Employer
4. United States Unemployment Rate October 2014
5. PERM Processing Times as of November 7, 2014
August/September 2014
Volume VIII, Issue 6
In this issue:
1. En Banc Panel Upholds BALCA Decision Regarding Content Requirements
2. United States Unemployment Rate August 2014
3. PERM Processing Times as of September 3, 2014
July 2014
Volume VIII, Issue 5
In this issue:
1. Boston Conference Offers Un-“Common” Fun
2. Congratulations to iPad Winner!
3. BALCA Tackles Issue of Local Newspapers Again
4. United States Unemployment Rate June 2014
5. PERM Processing Times as of July 8, 2014
June 2014
Volume VIII, Issue 4
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Attends 2014 AILA Annual Conference Next Week
2. BALCA Examines Preamble When Debating Content Requirements
3. United States Unemployment Rate May 2014
4. PERM Processing Times as of June 2, 2014
April/May 2014
Volume VIII, Issue 3
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Attends 2014 AILA Annual Conference
2. USADWEB Employees Make a Difference
3. Prevailing Wage Validity Period Debated by BALCA
4. United States Unemployment Rate April 2014
5. PERM Processing Times as of April 4, 2014
February/March 2014
Volume VIII, Issue 2
In this issue:
1. H-1B Applications Accepted April 1, 2014, Expected to Reach Cap Early
2. Retention of Dated Web Prints Crucial to Audit Response
3. BALCA Applies Flexible Standards to Documentation of Campus Recruitment
4. United States Unemployment Rate February 2014
5. PERM Processing Times as of February 5, 2014
January 2014
Volume VIII, Issue 1
In this issue:
1. State Workforce Address Does Not Have to Be Stated in H-2A Advertisements
2. Additional Advertising Steps Must Be Separate Entities
3. United States Unemployment Rate December 2013
4. PERM Processing Times as of December 6, 2013
December 2013
Volume VII, Issue 9
In this issue:
1. SWA Referral Requirements Differ Between PERM and H-2B Cases
2. Holiday Cheer!
3. United States Unemployment Rate November 2013
4. PERM Processing Times as of December 6, 2013
November 2013
Volume VII, Issue 8
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Attends AILA DC Chapter Fall Conference
2. Philippines Disaster Elicits Outpouring of Sympathy and Assistance
3. USADWEB Provides Time-Sensitive Assistance with Supervised Recruitment
4. United States Unemployment Rate October 2013
5. PERM Processing Times as of November 6, 2013
October 2013
Volume VII, Issue 7
In this issue:
1. BALCA Panel Offers Differing Opinion on SWA Content
2. Follow-through with Candidates is Essential to Labor Certification
3. United States Unemployment Rate September 2013
4. PERM Processing Times as of August 15, 2013
September 2013
Volume VII, Issue 6
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Donates to Red Cross Disaster Relief
2. Content Requirements for Advertisements Do Not Apply to SWA Job Orders
3. Newspaper’s Headquarters Address Does Not Determine Area of Circulation
4. United States Unemployment Rate August 2013
5. PERM Processing Times as of August 5, 2013
July/August 2013
Volume VII, Issue 5
In this issue:
1. Department of Labor Reopens; House and Senate Reach Deal that Ends Government Shutdown
2. BALCA Case Examines General Circulation Paper for Non-Professional Position
3. Work From Home Option Must Be Included in Advertisements
4. United States Unemployment Rate July 2013
5. PERM Processing Times as of July 1, 2013
June 2013
Volume VII, Issue 4
In this issue:
1. USADWEB Attends 2013 AILA Annual Conference
2. Campus Placements Can Be Used for Jobs Requiring Experience
3. United States Unemployment Rate May 2013
4. PERM Processing Times as of June 4, 2013
April/May 2013
Volume VII, Issue 3
In this issue:
1. Government Shutdown Considered “Extraordinary Circumstance” if Filing Delays Resulted
2. California Workforce Changes Job Posting Site
3. BALCA Case Raises Questions on the Use of Appropriate Local Papers
4. Use of Local and Ethnic Papers Challenged by DOL Audits
5. United States Unemployment Rate April 2013
6. PERM Processing Times as of April 1, 2013
March 2013
Volume VII, Issue 2
In this issue:
1. Job Orders Ask if Position is Associated with Labor Certification
2. United States Unemployment Rate February 2013
3. PERM Processing Times as of January 3, 2013
December 2012
Volume VI, Issue 7
In This Issue:
1. State Workforce Agencies Require Employer Verification
2. Holiday Cheer!
3. United States Unemployment Rate November 2012
4. PERM Processing Times as of November 5, 2012
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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November 2012
Volume VI, Issue 6
In This Issue:
1. Holiday Weekends Still Present Advertising Dilemma
2. Department of Labor (DOL) FAQs on Prevailing Wage Determinations
3. United States Unemployment Rate October 2012
4. PERM Processing Times as of November 5, 2012
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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September/October 2012
Volume VI, Issue 5
In This Issue:
1. Travel Requirements Must be Included in Advertisements
2. Choice of a General Circulation Newspaper Must be Most Appropriate to the Job
3. United States Unemployment Rate September 2012
4. PERM Processing Times as of October 2, 2012
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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July 2012
Volume VI, Issue 4
In This Issue:
1. Congratulations to iPad Winner!
2. American Heritage Awards Dinner Inspires Participants at AILA
3. New FAQs Affect Placement of SWA Job Orders
4. United States Unemployment Rate June 2012
5. PERM Processing Times as of June 11, 2012
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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May/June 2012
Volume VI, Issue 3
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Attends 2012 AILA Annual Conference
2. Choice of Newspaper Raises Questions About Widest Circulation
3. United States Unemployment Rate April 2012
4. PERM Processing Times as of April 2, 2012
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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March/April 2012
Volume VI, Issue 2
In This Issue:
1. En Banc Review Addresses Issue of SWA Job Order Documentation
2. Travel Requirements Reviewed in BALCA Cases
3. United States Unemployment Rate March 2012
4. PERM Processing Times as of March 5, 2012
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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Jan/Feb 2012
Volume VI, Issue 1
In This Issue:
1. BALCA Case Debates Adequate Documentation for Radio Ads
2. DOL Determines Electronic Journal Postings Must Run 30 Days
3. Office of Foreign Labor Certification Releases PERM Statistics
4. United States Unemployment Rate January 2012
5. PERM Processing Times as of January 5, 2012
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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December 2011
Volume V, Issue 9
In This Issue:
1. Changes to Illinois SWA Job Orders
2. Holiday Cheer!
3. United States Unemployment Rate November 2011
4. PERM Processing Times as of November 1, 2011
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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October/November 2011
Volume V, Issue 8
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Celebrates Ten Years of Service
2. Use of Private Employment Firm Raises Question About Advertisements
3. United States Unemployment Rate October 2011
4. PERM Processing Times as of November 1, 2011
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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September 2011
Volume V, Issue 7
In This Issue:
1. Delay in Prevailing Wage Determinations Impacts PERM Advertising
2. Notice of Filing Must Always Include a Physical Posting
3. United States Unemployment Rate August 2011
4. PERM Processing Times as of August 22, 2011
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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August 2011
Volume V, Issue 6
In This Issue:
1. Department of Labor Suspends Prevailing Wage Determinations
2. Office of Foreign Labor Certification Releases PERM Statistics
3. United States Unemployment Rate July 2011
4. PERM Processing Times as of June 27, 2011
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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July 2011
Volume V, Issue 5
In This Issue:
1. Congratulations to iPad Winner!
2. Minnesota Government Shutdown Poses Problems with Job Orders
3. United States Unemployment Rate June 2011
4. PERM Processing Times as of June 27, 2011
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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June 2011
Volume V, Issue 4
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Attends 2011 AILA Annual Conference
2. BALCA Affirms Denial for Lack of Documentation of Recruitment
3. United States Unemployment Rate May 2011
4. PERM Processing Times as of June 6, 2011
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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April/May 2011
Volume V, Issue 3
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Contributes to Earthquake and Tsunami Relief
2. BALCA Case Determines Wall Street Journal Not Appropriate as Professional Journal
3. United States Unemployment Rate April 2011
4. PERM Processing Times as of April 25, 2011
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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February 2011
Volume V, Issue 2
In This Issue:
1. Providing Required Information on SWA Order Form
2. BALCA Case Clarifies Minimum Experience Requirement
3. United States Unemployment Rate February 2011
4. PERM Processing Times as of February 4, 2011
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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January 2011
Volume V, Issue 1
In This Issue:
1. Regulations Silent on Requiring Proof of Job Orders
2. Harmless Typos: Correcting Errors on Web Postings
3. United States Unemployment Rate January 2011
4. PERM Processing Times as of January 3, 2011
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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November/December 2010: Holiday Edition
Volume IV, Issue 7
In This Issue:
1. Counting Days for PERM: Time Periods and Timelines
2. BALCA Cases Underscore Importance of Employer Name
3. United States Unemployment Rate December 2010
4. PERM Processing Times as of November 30, 2010
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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October 2010
Volume IV, Issue 6
In This Issue:
1. BALCA Case Explores Definition of Business Days
2. Designating an Employer Point of Contact
3. United States Unemployment Rate September 2010
4. PERM Processing Times as of September 30, 2010
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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August/September 2010
Volume IV, Issue 5
In This Issue:
1. Department of Labor (DOL) Provides Guidance on Supervised Recruitment
2. United States Unemployment Rate August 2010
3. PERM Processing Times as of August 31, 2010
4. Congratulations to Flip® Winner!
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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May 2010
Volume IV, Issue 4
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Attends 2010 AILA Annual Conference
2. Department of Labor (DOL) Open Forum on Holiday Recruitment
3. Providing O*Net Codes: Ensuring Proper Classification
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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April 2010
Volume IV, Issue 3
In This Issue:
1. Posting to Job Search Websites
2. Including Job Duties in the Ad Text
3. Making Sure Your Ad Text is Complete
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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March 2010
Volume IV, Issue 2
In This Issue:
1. Helpful Hint for Placing SWA Job Orders
2. What Happens if a Newspaper Drops an Ad?
3. Navigating Strict H-2B Requirements
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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January/February 2010
Volume IV, Issue 1
In This Issue:
1. Washington Times Ends Sunday Publication
2. Pennsylvania Visa Scam Cheats H-2B System
3. Understanding the Tearsheets Process
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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December 2009
Volume III, Issue 12
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Attends DC & NY AILA Chapter Conferences
2. USADWEB Provides Free Quotes and Media Search
3. Reviewing H-2B Requirements
4. Holiday Cheer!
November 2009
Volume III, Issue 11
In This Issue:
1. Determining the Length of Your Job Order Posting
2. Newspaper Classifications: Clarifying the Issue
3. Digital Age: Using Electronic Journals
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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October 2009
Volume III, Issue 10
In This Issue:
1. Impact of Layoffs on PERM
2. Determining the Low End of Salary Ranges
3. Posting on a Job Search Website: 14 vs 30 days?
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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Anniversary Issue September 2009
Volume III, Issue 9
In This Issue:
1. USADNEWS Two-Year Anniversary: A Note from the Operations Manager
2. USADNEWS Year in Review
3. States Implement Additional Posting Requirements for H-2B Job Orders
4. When In Doubt, Consult PERM FAQs
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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August 2009
Volume III, Issue 8
In This Issue:
1. The “General Circulation” Sunday Requirement
2. Radio Friendly Scripts VS Newspaper Ready Texts
3. BALCA Case Emphasizes Importance of Timely Filing
Clients’ Comments Corner:
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July 2009
Volume III, Issue 7
In This Issue:
1. Case Illustrates Importance of Recruitment Report
2. Placing California Job Orders for Out-of-State Companies
3. Campus Postings Offer Popular Recruitment Method
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June 2009
Volume III, Issue 6
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Reflects on Exciting AILA Conference
2. Congratulations to iPod Winner!
3. Department of Labor (DOL) Open Forum on Holiday Recruitment
4. Navigating Strict H-2B Requirements
May 2009
Volume III, Issue 5
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Attends 2009 AILA Annual Conference
2. Alternative Wage Surveys
3. Further Clarification on Sunday Advertisements
April 2009
Volume III, Issue 4
In This Issue:
1. Using a Saturday Edition for Rural Areas
2. Placing New York Job Orders on America’s Job Exchange (AJE)
3. Indiana State Workforce Agency (SWA) Revises Job Posting Process
March 2009
Volume III, Issue 3
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Unveils Brand New Web Design
2. Economy Impacts Your Recruitment
3. State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) New Strict Guidelines
February 2009
Volume III, Issue 2
In This Issue:
1. Prevailing and Alternative Wage Surveys
2. Department of Labor (DOL) revises H-2A program
3. Electronic Tearsheets: PERM vs. H-2B
January 2009
Volume III, Issue 1
In This Issue:
1. More States Require Employers to Use E-Verify
2. Placing New York Job Orders for Companies Using Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs)
3. Supervised Recruitment FAQs
December 2008
Volume II, Issue 11
In This Issue:
1. What Happens if a Newspaper Drops an Ad?
2. State of Illinois Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWDs)
3. Holiday Cheer!
November 2008
Volume II, Issue 10
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Provides Free Quotes and Media Search
2. Choosing a Correct Newspaper of General Circulation
3. USADWEB Understands Supervised Recruitment
Anniversary Issue (Sept/Oct) 2008
Volume II, Issue 9
In This Issue:
1. USADNEWS One Year Anniversary: A Note from the Operations Manager
2. USADNEWS Year in Review
3. Parent Publishers: When Sunday Papers and Community Papers Have the Same Publisher
4. State of Florida Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWDs)
August 2008
Volume II, Issue 8
In This Issue:
1. The Advertising Process: Fully Educating the Employer
2. Providing O*Net Codes: Ensuring Proper Classification
3. State of Texas Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWDs) as of August 29th, 2008
July 2008
Volume II, Issue 7
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Meets Evolving Needs of Clients
2. Statement of Compliance Posted on Website
3. State of California Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWDs) as of July 31st, 2008
June 2008
Volume II, Issue 6
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Greets Old and New Clients at AILA
2. Congratulations to Wii Winner!
3. USADWEB Works Directly with Company Clients
May 2008
Volume II, Issue 5
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Attends 2008 AILA Conference
2. South Atlantic Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWDs)
3. Classifying a Newspaper Ad
April 2008
Volume II, Issue 4
In This Issue:
1. Convenient Link to Corporate Entity Database
2. Improved Campus Placement Recruitment Methods
3. Mid-Atlantic Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD)
March 2008
Volume II, Issue 3
In This Issue:
1. Prevailing Wage Determinations in Maryland
2. Share Your Filing Experiences
3. Updates to America’s Job Exchange
February 2008
Volume II, Issue 2
In This Issue:
1. Digital Age: Using Electronic Journals
2. New and Improved Advertising Order Forms
3. Making Sure Your Ad Text is Complete
January 2008
Volume II, Issue 1
In This Issue:
1. DOL Questions Use of AJE for Florida Cases
2. Newspapers Implement New “Tab” Format
3. USADWEB to Host New Classifieds Site for Attorneys and Support Staff
December 2007
Volume I, Issue 3
In This Issue:
1. SPECIAL! NY Times Runs Holiday/New Years Special!
2. Exciting Updates to USADWEB.com
3. Important Update About Indiana Job Orders
4. USADWEB Provides Web Prints
5. Holiday Cheer!
November 2007
Volume I, Issue 2
In This Issue:
1. SPECIAL! NY Times Runs Thanksgiving Special!
2. Pennsylvania Changes Job Order System
3. Understanding the Tearsheets Process
4. People Are Talking: See What Clients Say About USADWEB
October 2007
Volume I, Issue 1
In This Issue:
1. USADWEB Launches First Issue of USADNEWS
2. Important Update About Virginia Job Orders
3. Tips On Placing SWA Job Orders
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