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pjiang
2007-07-19 18:56:50
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"In all cases, the date the labor certification is filed (directly with the Department of Labor for PERM applications, previously with a State Workforce Agency for RIR applications) is assigned as the individual's Priority Date."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priority_date
BTW, also search for "BEC".