US Department of Labor Restores LCA and PERM Processing: What Employers Need to Know

02 November 2025 ยท Europe Permit

  • ๐Ÿข The US Department of Labor has resumed full processing of Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) and PERM applications.

  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Employers can now submit new filings for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas without delay.

  • โš™๏ธ The online FLAG system is back in operation, allowing normal workflow for immigration-related labor filings.

  • โณ Employers should expect slight delays as the system clears previous backlogs.

  • ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Companies must review previously submitted LCAs and PERMs to ensure accuracy and validity.

  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ผ Employers should act quickly to submit any applications that were postponed during the outage.

  • ๐Ÿงพ HR and legal teams need to verify all wage levels, job titles, and compliance details before refiling.

  • ๐Ÿ” Foreign workers should coordinate with their employers to track application status and deadlines.

  • ๐Ÿ“… Immigration lawyers recommend early submissions to avoid future bottlenecks.

  • ๐ŸŒ All stakeholders should stay alert for further updates from the Department of Labor on processing timelines.

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