# 20 C.F.R. § 655.1215 (2026): How are the Administrator's investigation findings issued? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1215 ## Section - **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 655.1215 (2026) - **Heading:** How are the Administrator's investigation findings issued? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter V: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 655: TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGN WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES / Subpart M: What are the Department's enforcement obligations with respect to H-1C Attestations? / § 655.1215: § 655.1215 How are the Administrator's investigation findings issued? ## Text (a) The Administrator's determination, issued under § 655.1205(d), shall be served on the complainant, the facility, and other interested parties by personal service or by certified mail at the parties' last known addresses. Where service by certified mail is not accepted by the party, the Administrator may exercise discretion to serve the determination by regular mail. Where the complainant has requested confidentiality, the Administrator shall serve the determination in a manner which will not breach that confidentiality. (b) The Administrator's written determination required by § 655.1205(c) shall: (1) Set forth the determination of the Administrator and the reason or reasons therefore; prescribe any remedies or penalties including the amount of any unpaid wages due, the actions required for compliance with the facility Attestation, and the amount of any civil money penalty assessment and the reason or reasons therefore. (2) Inform the interested parties that they may request a hearing under § 655.1220. (3) Inform the interested parties that if a request for a hearing is not received by the Chief Administrative Law Judge within 15 days of the date of the determination, the determination of the Administrator shall become final and not appealable. (4) Set forth the procedure for requesting a hearing, and give the address of the Chief Administrative Law Judge. (5) Inform the parties that, under § 655.1255, the Administrator shall notify the Department of Homeland Security and ETA of the occurrence of a violation by the employer. [75 FR 10406, Mar. 5, 2010] ## Nearby sections - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1200 (2026) § 655.1200 What enforcement authority does the Department have with respect to a facility's H-1C Attestations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1200.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1205 (2026) § 655.1205 What is the Administrator's responsibility with respect to complaints and investigations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1205.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1210 (2026) § 655.1210 What penalties and other remedies may the Administrator impose?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1210.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1215 (2026) § 655.1215 How are the Administrator's investigation findings issued?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1215.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1220 (2026) § 655.1220 Who can appeal the Administrator's findings and what is the process?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1220.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1225 (2026) § 655.1225 What are the rules of practice before an ALJ?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1225.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1230 (2026) § 655.1230 What time limits are imposed in ALJ proceedings?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1230.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1235 (2026) § 655.1235 What are the ALJ proceedings?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1235.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1240 (2026) § 655.1240 When and how does an ALJ issue a decision?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1240.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1245 (2026) § 655.1245 Who can appeal the ALJ's decision and what is the process?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1245.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1250 (2026) § 655.1250 Who is the official record keeper for these administrative appeals?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1250.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1255 (2026) § 655.1255 What are the procedures for debarment of a facility based on a finding of violation?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1255.md) - [20 C.F.R. § 655.1260 (2026) § 655.1260 Can Equal Access to Justice Act attorney fees be awarded?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1260.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1215. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.