| Foreign Labor Certification |
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| About Certification |
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The Foreign Labor Certification Program is federally funded through a contract with the U.S. Department of Labor. Prior to bringing foreign workers into the U.S., an employer must file a labor certification application. In connection with filing the labor certification application, the employer must offer and pay wages that are no less than the prevailing wage for the occupation in the area of intended employment, and to initiate a work search to recruit qualified U.S. workers to the job opening. The employer can reject U.S. applicants only for job-related reasons. The U.S. Department of Labor determines certification or denial.
- Permanent (PERM) applications are filed only with the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Temporary or Seasonal worker applications are filed with the U.S. Department of Labor and State Workforce Agency (Oregon Employment Department). The state address is:
Foreign Labor Certification
875 Union St. NE, Room 201
Salem, Oregon 97311
In connection with the filing of all labor certification applications, the state is required to determine the prevailing wage for the occupation in the area of intended employment.
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| Where to File |
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To file a TEMPORARY Agriculture or TEMPORARY Non-Agriculture application or for clarification on processes, contact:
Oregon Employment Department
Foreign Labor Certification, Room 201
875 Union Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97311
1-800-237-3710 ext. 71659 (in Oregon) or 503-947-1659
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| Prevailing Wage Center |
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Click here to go to the Prevailing Wage Center Web site
Click here for the Prevailing Wage Request Form #1974 (word doc.)
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