Where do I get ETA Form 9089?

Department of Labor National Processing Center
Employers can complete and mail applications to the Department of Labor National Processing Center serving the state where the job will be located. National Processing Center addresses, and a downloadable ETA Form 9089 and accompanying instructions can be found at http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/.

What is the ETA Form 9089?

ETA Form 9089 is issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to allow employers to seek what is known as “permanent labor certification” for a prospective employee. That allows your employer to submit a petition to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Form I-140.

How long does it take to approve ETA 9089?

Once the application is filed, it will be processed by the Department of Labor. Typically, this will take around three months. The Department of Labor will verify that no qualified US citizen was available for the job, wages for the job, and proper working conditions.

Is ETA 9089 same as i140?

No, its not same. A number on i140 approval is a 9 digit number whereas ETA 9089 number is a 10 digit number.

What is an ETA Form?

ETA Form 9089 is issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to allow employers to seek what is known as “permanent labor certification” for a prospective employee. It is not the first step in the process of obtaining a green card for a non-U.S. worker; that would be for the employer to get what’s called…

What is a temporary labor certificate?

Temporary labor certification involves setting a fair wage for the open position and making adequate recruitment efforts of U.S. workers. This is to assure that workers are not displaced and that the employer has a real and desperate need for the foreign help.

What is federal Dol?

dol(noun) a unit of pain intensity. Department of Labor, Labor Department, Labor, DoL(noun) the federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States; created in 1913.