Hiring
Subtopics
Foreign Labor
There are several government agencies involved with granting permission for foreign workers to work in the United States. First, employers must seek certification through the Department of Labor. Below you will find a link to documents and forms. Once the application is certified/approved, the employer must petition the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services for a visa. Approval by the Department of Labor does not guarantee a visa issuance. Applicants must also establish that they are admissible to the U.S. under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
DOL Web Pages on This Topic
Compliance Assistance on Hiring Foreign Workers
Foreign Labor
Certification
Foreign labor certification programs are generally
designed to assure that the admission of foreign workers to work in the United
States on a permanent or temporary basis will not adversely affect the job
opportunities, wages and working conditions of American workers.
Documents and
Forms
Here you will find forms to download, including the Application
for H-1B Nonimmigrants (form ETA-9035), the Application for Alien Employment
Certification (form ETA-750A), the Application for Alien Employment
Certification (form ETA-750B), and the Application for Alien Employment
Certification for Agricultural services (form ETA-790). Please note that these
forms are in PDF format and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Laws & Regulations on This Topic
Regulations
20 CFR
655
Temporary Employment of Aliens in the United States
20 CFR
656
Labor Certification Process for Permanent Employment of Aliens
In the United States