As of December 1, 2024, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) will officially decommission the legacy Permanent Online System, which has been in place for years to provide public access to permanent labor certification applications and final determinations. This marks a significant step in the Department of Labor’s ongoing technology modernization efforts.

The Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) System will fully replace the Permanent Online System. FLAG is designed to streamline processes, enhance customer service, and modernize the administration of foreign labor certification programs.

With less than one week left to access the legacy system, the OFLC is urging employers, attorneys, and other stakeholders to take action immediately. After December 1, 2024, the system will be offline, and all users will be redirected to FLAG. Applications still pending after November 30 will continue to be processed, but direct uploads to the system will no longer be available. Instead, stakeholders will need to submit their documents as PDF attachments via email, and the documents must include the case number and title.

This transition is part of the broader effort to improve the efficiency and accessibility of foreign labor certification processes.

For more information, please visit the OFLC website and make sure you are ready for the switch to FLAG.