Is a case pending at DOL eligible for RIR conversion?
Yes, as long as a job order has not been assigned. These cases might require some amendment to comply with the issues under consideration (see discussion below). If an amendment is needed, submit concurrently to SESA the RIR request, RIR documentation, and the request to amend or the amended ETA-750. There are various scenarios whereby a case might be pending at DOL and no Job Order has ever been assigned. They are: 1) restrictive requirements; 2) deficient wage offer; or 3) inadequate recruitment. For the first two scenarios, submit the RIR conversion documents to SESA, along with a letter advising SESA that the case is currently pending at DOL. If amendment can be made by way of letter or a new form, those should be submitted with the RIR request letter and RIR documentation. If the SESA amendment procedure is for employer to initial and date changes to the form, once SESA gets the file back from the Region, SESA should return the ETA to the employer for amendment consistent with the
