It has been noted that multiple U.S. employers have been having problems receiving approvals for Labor Condition Applications (LCAs), that are required to request H-1B petitions as part of the iCert program. These problems occur in cases where the Department of Labor is unable to verify the requesting employer’s Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), and, in some cases, occurs even when employers correctly enter in this information.

The Department of Labor has recently amended the error notice that is created in instances where there is an error related to an employer’s FEIN. The new error notification provides detailed instructions on how the employer can provide and submit documentation to the Department of Labor. Please note that this additional process may extend the time it takes the Department of Labor to process the request.

The iCert program, according to the Department of Labor, is a “one-stop to improve access to employment-based visa application services and USDOL immigration news and information.” It is available online at http://icert.doleta.gov/ and can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.