Why would an employer want to convert its TR case to RIR using the hold harmless opportunity being offered?
The employer applicant can be assured it will be “held harmless” in the sense that the BEC will not deny the RIR conversion request simply because the BEC has initiated job order activity for traditional case recruitment. Instead, in cases where it has received notice from the employer of intent to convert, the BEC will hold the recruitment of the case in abeyance until the end of the specified conversion window, thus enabling the employer to comply with the recruitment for RIR purposes and promptly submit the RIR package. RIR cases generally are completed and reach a disposition faster than TR cases. This enables the employer and alien beneficiary to move the case further to completion in the permanent labor certification process. In addition, to assist the employer, the BEC will provide the prevailing wage determination for the petitioned job when acknowledging the conversion request.
