OFLC to Permanently Delete Records from Decommissioned Legacy PERM System

Jun 3, 2025
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Key Details

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has announced that it will permanently delete records from its decommissioned legacy Permanent Online System for cases where a final determination was made more than five years ago. This action aligns with OFLC’s records disposition schedule, approved by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Important Dates & Actions

Decommissioning Date: December 1, 2024 (legacy system shutdown).
Record Accessibility: No longer publicly available.
Deletion Timeline: Starting July 1, 2025, records with final determinations older than five years will be deleted on a rolling basis.
FOIA Request Deadline: Requests must be submitted by June 5, 2025, or records will be permanently lost.

Transition to the FLAG System

The Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) System has replaced the outdated legacy system. FLAG modernizes foreign labor certification processes, improving efficiency for employers and applicants.

What You Need to Do

If you need access to legacy PERM records:

Submit a FOIA request to OFLC before June 5, 2025.
Visit the OFLC’s official website for FOIA instructions.
For related updates, check our post on CBP’s Biometric Border Technology at US Airports.

Why This Matters ; OFLC PERM Records Deletion

Employers, legal representatives, and applicants relying on historical PERM data for compliance or audits must act quickly. Once deleted, these records cannot be recovered.

For more details, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s OFLC page.