# 20 C.F.R. § 655.1235 (2026): What are the ALJ proceedings? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1235 ## Section - **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 655.1235 (2026) - **Heading:** What are the ALJ proceedings? - **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? / § 655.1235: § 655.1235 What are the ALJ proceedings? ## Text (a) Upon receipt of a timely request for a hearing filed in accordance with § 655.1220, the Chief Administrative Law Judge shall appoint an administrative law judge to hear the case. (b) Within seven (7) days following the assignment of the case, the administrative law judge shall notify all interested parties of the date, time, and place of the hearing. All parties shall be given at least five (5) days notice of such hearing. (c) The date of the hearing shall be not more than 60 days from the date of the Administrator's determination. Because of the time constraints imposed by the Act, no requests for postponement shall be granted except for compelling reasons and by consent of all the parties to the proceeding. (d) The administrative law judge may prescribe a schedule by which the parties are permitted to file a pre-hearing brief or other written statement of fact or law. Any such brief or statement shall be served upon each other party in accordance with § 655.1230. Posthearing briefs will not be permitted except at the request of the administrative law judge. When permitted, any such brief shall be limited to the issue or issues specified by the administrative law judge, shall be due within the time prescribed by the administrative law judge, and shall be served on each other party in accordance with § 655.1230. ## 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_1235. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.