PERM Labor Certification

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Foreign Labor Certification?
2. What is the purpose of Forein Labor Certification?
3. What kind of work qualifies for a permanent Labor Certification?
4. What is the filing procedure for Labour Certification?
5. Can I file the Labor Certification application online?
6. Can I file the Labor Certification application online?
7. What does the State Workforce Agency do with the filed foreign Labor Certification application?
8. What does the SWA do after the employer files a recruitment report?
9. What does the DOL regional certifying officer do with the application and supporting documentation once the SWA forwards it to the region?
10. Will I be notified once the region receives the file?
11. How can I check the status of my permanent Labor Certification application?
12. What is the processing time for a permanent Labor Certification?
13. Can a permanent Labor Certification application be amended by the DOL after certification is granted?
14. How can I obtain a duplicate copy of an approved permanent Labor Certification application?
15. Are there any shortcuts to filing a permanent Labor Certification application?
16. How long will it take to receive the Labor Certification or denial?
17. What is an H-2A temporary Labor Certification?
18. How long is an H-2A temporary Labor Certification valid?
19. What constitutes a temporary need for H-2A temporary Labor Certification?
20. What is the required time frame for filing an H-2A temporary Labor Certification application?
21. What is an H-2B Labor Certification?
22. How long is the H-2B Labor Certification valid?
23. What constitutes a temporary need for H-2B temporary Labor Certification?
24. What is a D-1 crewmember Labor Certification?