I just got the following piece from U.S. Department of Labor,http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/foreign/faqsanswers.asp#blcp2.
Will the Backlog Processing Centers (BPC) maintain separate tracks for a) traditional filings; b) RIR filings; and c) special handling filings? If not, why not?
The Centers will maintain separate tracks for traditional filings and RIR filings. At this point, all cases identified as special handling will be forwarded to on-site federal staff for processing. As an enhancement to the operating system, we are investigating how these cases can be electronically expedited.
It seems that LC application through special handling will be separately handled by the backlog centers. My attorney also told me that speical handling cases would still be on the special basis.
What do you think?
My attorney hired by the univeristy filed my case in August, 2004. We have heard nothing from the backlog center.