DOL Resumes Processing
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DOL Resumes Processing Following Government Shutdown

Maggio Kattar

As of October 31, 2025, the Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has resumed full operations even though the Government continues to be shut down while Congressional budget negotiations continue. Employers may now file and track PERM, Prevailing Wage, H-2A, and H-2B applications through the FLAG system and SeasonalJobs.dol.gov.

What Employers Should Know as the DOL Resumes Processing

  • Filings Resume: All online systems are back up and accepting new applications.
  • Processing Delays Likely: Expect slower turnaround as OFLC addresses the backlog created during the shutdown.
  • Reassess Timelines: Employers should adjust internal calendars for recruitment, filing, and start dates accordingly.
  • Stay Alert for Updates: Additional DOL guidance may follow as operations normalize.

Employers with time-sensitive filings should act quickly and coordinate with counsel to minimize further delays.