No more qouta for Guam worker's visa

Guam Exempt from National Cap on H-2B Workers

Guam- Guam is now exempt from the national cap on applications for non-immigrant visas. PL 110-229, the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 went into effect on November 28, 2009.

Prior to the exemption, applications had to be filed prior to the October and April cap openings in order to be considered for approval by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Local employers may now file at any time during the year with the Guam Department of Labor for approval of a Temporary Labor Certification and authorization to import H-2B workers with US DHS.

The legislation was enacted to give employers the ability to temporarily meet increased manpower needs that will come as Guam ramps up for the impending military build up. The exemption will likely be critical, as Marine relocation construction projects will tap all available local and regional construction resources.

Although the exemption is in effect, local filing requirements and program procedures remain relatively unchanged. For more information, contact GDOL’s Alien Labor Processing and Certification Division Administrator Greg Massey at 475-7005. Specific information on the program is also available online at www. guamdol.net under the alien certification section. pacificnewscenter.com

Guam Department of Labor Director Greg Macey discussing labor related issues with Mayor Bong Gordon.

Guam law allows temp labor certification

by Heather Hauswirth - kuam.com

Guam - Local employers will now have the ability to temporarily meet increased manpower needs that are necessary for the impending military buildup. Public Law 110-229 (The Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008) took effect on November 28, lifting the national cap on applications for non-immigrant visas.

According to the Department of Labor, this means local employers can now file requests for temporary labor certification and authorization to import H-2b workers with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security throughout the year. Prior to the enactment of the law, applications had to be filed prior to the October and April cap openings.

DOL officials say this exemption is critical to meet the needs of the impending military buildup.