When is a labor certification required?
A labor certification is generally required by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) when a foreign national wants to obtain permanent residency based on employment. Specifically, it is a document issued by the DOL certifying that there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the job offered to the foreign national and that the employment of the foreign national will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. In Texas, a labor certification is usually required for permanent residency applications involving an employer-sponsored job. The employer must complete all the required forms, which include the preparation of a labor market survey. The survey should include information on the job opening, the number of qualified U.S. workers available for the job, and the wages and working conditions of similarly employed workers. Once the employer has completed the required forms, the labor certification must be submitted to the DOL for approval. If the labor certification is approved, the foreign national can then apply for a green card and work in the United States. It is important to remember that the labor certification is only the first step in the process, and all other immigration requirements must also be met in order to obtain a green card. Additionally, the foreign national must also be found eligible for the job opening, based on education, experience, and other factors.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.Un certificado laboral se requiere cuando un empleador de Texas desea contratar un trabajador extranjero para un puesto de trabajo en el estado. Esto se debe a que el Departamento de Trabajo de Estados Unidos exige un certificado laboral para verificar que no hay trabajadores estadounidenses cualificados, disponibles y capaces de realizar el trabajo. El Certificado de Autorización de Empleo (ETA Form 9089) se debe completar y enviar al Departamento de Trabajo para iniciar el proceso de certificación. El proceso de certificación implica desarrollar un plan de reclutamiento desarrollado por el empleador para asegurar que el solicitante extranjero tenga una oportunidad igual de ser contratado antes de conceder el Certificado de Autorización de Empleo. La certificación laboral también se requiere si el empleador de Texas desea contratar a un trabajador extranjero en una posición temporal. El proceso de certificación laboral puede ser un proceso largo, por lo que es importante que los empleadores de Texas comiencen el proceso tan pronto como sea posible.
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