Employers may consider applying for foreign worker labor certification if they are:
- Experiencing a shortage of qualified American workers to occupy available positions
H-2A Certification for Temporary Agricultural Workers
- In need of temporary non-agricultural labor or services.
H-2B Certification for Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers
Who is qualified?
Many employers qualify for two types of alien labor certification:
- H2-A Certification for Temporary Agricultural Workers
Click here for a detailed list of qualifying criteria. - H2-B Certification for Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers
Click here for a detailed list of qualifying criteria.
How do I apply?
H2-A Certification for Temporary Agricultural Workers:
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The employer must file a job offer on the ETA Form 790. Be sure to review the application requirements before filing the form. Click here for more details
H2-B Certification for Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers:
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The employer must file the ETA Form 9142. Be sure to review the application requirements before filing the form. Click here for more details
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