The Department of Labor through the Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification’s national office and two processing centers, in cooperation with the State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), administer various Foreign Labor Certification programs. Administration of the programs is mandated by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and delineated by regulations in each program published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs). The regulations provide guidance on the processing of applications, periods of validity, and employer responsibilities, etc. The Office of Foreign Labor Certification also provides further guidance through various directives and advisories such as Training and Employment Guidance Letters, General Administration Letters, and others. The applicable regulations and advisories are outlined below.
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