DOL OFLC, Proposed Form ETA-9142B
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OMB Approval: 1205-0509 Expiration Date: 05/31/2022 H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification Form ETA-9142B U.S. Department of Labor IMPORTANT: Employers and authorized preparers must read the general instructions carefully before completing the Form ETA-9142B. A copy of the instructions can be found at the Office of Foreign Labor Certification’s website at http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor. If you are not submitting this electronically, please complete ALL required fields/items containing an asterisk (*) and any fields/items where a response is conditional as indicated by the section (§) symbol. A. Nature of H-2B Application H-2B Application Visa Cap Estimates Is the employer seeking to employ any H-2B workers under this application who will be 1. exempt from the statutory numerical limit, or “cap,” on the total number of foreign nationals who may be issued an H-2B visa or otherwise granted H-2B status?
1. Of the total number of H-2B workers requested under Section B Item 4 of this application, estimate the number of H-2B workers the employer anticipates will be cap-subject and cap-exempt from the H-2B numerical visa cap.* Yes No a. Cap-Subject b. Cap-Exempt B. Temporary Need Information 1. Job Title * 2. SOC Code * 4.
Number of Workers * 3. SOC Occupation Title * 5. Begin Date * (mm/dd/yyyy) 6. End Date * (mm/dd/yyyy) 7.
Nature of Temporary Need (Choose only one) * Seasonal One-Time Occurrence 8. Statement of Temporary Need * (Must be disclosed on this form. One separate attachment will be accepted to fully complete the response.) Intermittent Peakload C. Employer Information 1. Legal Business Name * 2.
Trade Name/Doing Business As (DBA), if applicable § 3. Address 1 * 4. Address 2 (apartment/suite/floor and number) § 5. City * 8.
Country * 10. Telephone Number * 6. State * 7. Postal Code * 9.
Province § 11. Extension § 12. Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN from IRS) * 13.
Code * Form ETA-9142B FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR USE ONLY Page 1 of 6 H-2B Case Number: __________________ Case Status: __________________ Determination Date: _____________ Validity Period: _____________ to _____________ DRAFT OMB Approval: 1205-0509 Expiration Date: 05/31/2022 H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification Form ETA-9142B U.S. Department of Labor D. Employer Point of Contact Information The information contained in this section must be that of an employee of the employer who is authorized to act on behalf of the employer in labor certification matters. The information in this section must be different from the agent or attorney information listed in Section E, unless the attorney is an employee of the employer. 1. Contact’s Last (family) Name * 2.
First (given) Name * 3. Middle Name(s) § 4. Contact’s Job Title * 5. Address 1 * 6.
Address 2 (apartment/suite/floor and number) § 7. City * 8. State * 9. Postal Code * 10.
Country * 11. Province § 12. Telephone Number * 14. Business Email Address * 13.
Extension § E. Attorney or Agent Information (If applicable) 1. Indicate the type of representation for the employer in the filing of this application. * Complete the remainder of this section if “Attorney” or “Agent” is marked. 2. Attorney or Agent’s Last (family) Name § 3.
First (given) Name § 4. Middle Name(s) § Attorney Agent None 5. Address 1 § 6. Address 2 (apartment/suite/floor and number)§ 7.
City § 8. State § 9. Postal Code § 10. Country § 11.
Province § 12. Telephone Number § 14. Law Firm/Business Email Address § 13. Extension § 15.
Law Firm/Business Name § 16. Law Firm/Business FEIN § 17. State Bar Number(s) § 18. State of highest court where attorney is in good standing § If “Attorney” is marked in question E.1, complete questions 17 to 19 below.
19. Name of the highest state court where attorney is in good standing § If “Agent” is marked in question E.1, complete questions 20 and 21 below. 20. Is a copy of the current agreement or other documentation demonstrating the agent’s authority to represent the employer in this application attached?
§ 21. Is a copy of the agent’s current Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) Certificate of Registration identifying the farm labor contracting activities the agent is authorized to perform attached to this application? § Yes No Yes No N/A Form ETA-9142B FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR USE ONLY Page 2 of 6 H-2B Case Number: __________________ Case Status: __________________ Determination Date: _____________ Validity Period: _____________ to _____________ DRAFT OMB Approval: 1205-0509 Expiration Date: 05/31/2022 H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification Form ETA-9142B U.S. Department of Labor F. Employment and Wage Information a. Job Opportunity and Minimum Requirements 1. Indicate whether a copy of the job order submitted to the State Workforce Agency (SWA) satisfying the requirements at 20 CFR 655.18 is attached to this application. * 2.
Name of the State * 3. Date Job Order Submitted * 4. Job Duties – Description of the specific services or labor to be performed. * (All job duties must be disclosed on this form. One separate attachment will be accepted to fully complete the response.) Yes No 5.
Anticipated days and hours of work per week (an entry is required for each box below) * 6. Hourly work schedule * a. Total Hours c. Monday e. Wednesday g. Friday a. _____ : _____ b. Sunday d. Tuesday f. Thursday h. Saturday b. _____ : _____ AM PM AM PM 7. Education: minimum U.S. diploma/degree required. * None High School/GED Associate’s Bachelor’s Master's Doctorate (PhD) Other degree (JD, MD, etc.) 8. Training: number of months required. * 10.
Supervision: does this position supervise the work of other employees? * 11. Special Requirements - List specific skills, licenses/certifications, field(s) of training, and requirements of the job. * Yes No 9. Work Experience: number of months required. * 10a. If “Yes” to question 10, enter the number of employees worker will supervise.§ Form ETA-9142B FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR USE ONLY Page 3 of 6 H-2B Case Number: __________________ Case Status: __________________ Determination Date: _____________ Validity Period: _____________ to _____________ DRAFT OMB Approval: 1205-0509 Expiration Date: 05/31/2022 H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification Form ETA-9142B U.S. Department of Labor b. Place of Employment and Wage Information 1.
Worksite Address * 2. Worksite Address § (apartment/suite/floor and number) 3. City * 6. County * 4.
State * 5. Postal Code * 7. Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Name/OES Area Title * 8a. Basic Wage Rate Paid * 8a.
Overtime Wage Rate Paid § From: To: $ ______ . ____ $ ______ . ____ * From: To: 8b. Per (Choose only one) * Hour Week Bi-Weekly Month Year Piece Rate 9. Per (Choose only one) * Hour Week Bi-Weekly Month Year Piece Rate 8c. Are overtime hours available for this job opportunity at any work locations for the 9142B and Appendix A? * Yes No 9a.
Additional conditions about the wage rate to be paid. § 8d. Wage Rate Range for Overtime Pay § $ ______ . ____ From: To: $ ______ . ____ 9. Additional conditions about the wage rate to be paid at any work locations § 10.
1st PWD Case Number * 10a. 2nd PWD Case Number § 10b. 3rd PWD Case Number § DOL Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) Information 11. If a valid PWD has not been obtained due to an emergency situation under 20 CFR 655.17, indicate whether a completed Form ETA-9141 is attached to this application.
§ Yes No N/A c. Additional Place of Employment and Wage Information 1. Will work be performed at worksite locations other than the one identified in Section F.b.? * Yes No 2. If “Yes” is marked in question F.c.1, indicate whether a completed Appendix A is attached to this application. § Yes No d. Other Material Terms and Conditions of the Job Offer 1.
Daily Transportation: Workers will be provided with daily transportation to and from the worksite in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations. * Yes N/A Form ETA-9142B FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR USE ONLY Page 4 of 6 H-2B Case Number: __________________ Case Status: __________________ Determination Date: _____________ Validity Period: _____________ to _____________ DRAFT OMB Approval: 1205-0509 Expiration Date: 05/31/2022 H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification Form ETA-9142B U.S. Department of Labor 2.Overtime Available: Overtime hours will be available to the workers and payable at the rate disclosed in Section F.b.8a of this application. * 2. On-the-Job Training Available: Workers will be provided with on-the-job training to perform the duties assigned. * 3. Employer-Provided Tools and Equipment: Workers will be provided, without charge or deposit charge, all tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the duties assigned. * Yes N/A Yes N/A Yes N/A 4. Board, Lodging, or Other Facilities: Workers will be provided with board, lodging, or other facilities and/or the employer will assist workers in securing board, lodging, or other facilities. * Yes N/A 5.
Deductions From Pay: State all deduction(s) from pay and, if known, the amount(s). * e. Recruitment Information 2. Email Address to Apply * 1. Telephone Number to Apply * 3. Website address (URL) to Apply * G. Other Supporting Documentation 1.
Type of Employer Application (Choose only one) * Individual Employer Joint Employer (e.g., Job Contractor) Joint Employer 2. Is a copy of the employer’s current MSPA Certificate of Registration identifying the farm labor contracting activities the employer is authorized to perform attached to this application? * Yes No N/A If “Joint Employer (e.g. Job Contractor) – Joint Employer” is marked in question G.1, complete questions 3 and 4 below. 3. Indicate whether a completed Appendix D identifying the employer-client joint employer (or employer-client for a job contractor) has been completed.
§ 4. If a job contractor, indicate whether an executed contract or other agreement exists between the job contractor and the employer-client establishing a bona fide relationship to the workers sought under this application. § Yes No Yes No N/A Foreign Labor Recruiter Information 5. Is the employer, and its attorney or agent, as applicable, engaging or planning to engage any agent(s) or recruiter(s) in the recruitment of prospective H-2B workers, regardless of whether such agent(s) or recruiter(s) is (are) located in the U.S. or abroad? * 6.
Indicate whether a copy of all agreements with any agent or recruiter whom you are engaging or planning to engage in the recruitment of H-2B workers is attached to this application. * 7. Indicate whether a completed Appendix C providing the identity and location of all persons and entities hired by or working for the agent or recruiter subject to the agreement(s), including any of the agents or employees of those persons and entities, is attached to this application. * Yes No Yes No N/A Yes No N/A H. Declaration of Employer and Attorney/Agent In accordance with Federal regulations, the employer(s) must attest to abide by certain terms, assurances, and obligations as a condition for receiving a temporary labor certification from the U.S. Department of Labor. Applications that fail to attach Appendix B will not be certified by the Department. 1.
Please confirm that you have read and agree to all the applicable terms, assurances, and obligations contained in Appendix B and have attached a signed and dated copy of Appendix B with this application. * Yes No Form ETA-9142B FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR USE ONLY Page 5 of 6 H-2B Case Number: __________________ Case Status: __________________ Determination Date: _____________ Validity Period: _____________ to _____________ DRAFT OMB Approval: 1205-0509 Expiration Date: 05/31/2022 H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification Form ETA-9142B U.S. Department of Labor 2. Please confirm that the joint employer (or employer-client for a job contractor) identified in Appendix D has read and agrees to all the applicable terms, assurances, and obligations contained in Appendix B and has attached a separate signed and dated copy of Appendix B with this application. * Yes No N/A I. Preparer Complete this section if the preparer of this application is a person other than the one identified in either Section D (employer point of contact) or Section E (attorney or agent) of this application. 1. Last (family) Name § 2.
First (given) Name § 3. Middle Initial § 4. Law Firm/Business FEIN § 5. Law Firm/Business Name § 6.
Law Firm/Business Email Address § For public burden statement information, please see Form ETA-9142B General Instructions. Public Burden Statement (1205-0509) Persons are not required to respond to this collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete the form and its appendices, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the needed data, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. The burden estimate is as follows: 9142B- 55 minutes, Appendix A- 15 minutes, Appendix B- 15 minutes, Appendix C- 20 minutes, Appendix D- 10 minutes, and recordkeeping- 15 minutes.
The obligation to respond to this data collection is required to obtain/retain benefits (Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). Please send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection to the U.S. Department of Labor * Employment and Training Administration * Office of Foreign Labor Certification * 200 Constitution Ave., NW * Box PPII 12-200 * Washington, DC * 20210 or by email to [email protected]. Please do not send the completed application to this address. Form ETA-9142B FOR DEPARTMENT OF LABOR USE ONLY Page 6 of 6 H-2B Case Number: __________________ Case Status: __________________ Determination Date: _____________ Validity Period: _____________ to _____________ DRAFT
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