DOL proposes revisions to forms associated with H-2A temporary agricultural employment-based visa program

Original Date Announced
October 25, 2018
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the DOL requests comment on revisions to forms associated with the H-2A temporary agricultural employment-based visa program, which includes Form ETA-9142A, ETA 790/ETA 790A, related appendices, and applicable instructions. Among other things, DOL is proposing to replace the existing Form ETA-790 with a new Form ETA-790/790A, H-2A Agricultural Clearance Order, which will be attached to Form ETA-9142A to eliminate redundant data collection and promote a more efficient means for employers to file the required job order with the ETA and State Workforce Agency (SWA) serving the area of intended employment. DOL is also proposing to eliminate the issuance of the paper-based labor certification decisions by creating a one-page Form ETA-9142A, Final Determination: H-2A Temporary Labor Certification Approval, which would be issued electronically to employers granted temporary labor certification by DOL. [ID #922]
Federal Register: H–2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certification Program Forms (OMB Control Number 1205–0466) Supporting Statement
Subsequent Trump-Era and Court Action(s)
- August 22, 2019
  OMB approved this information collection request
  OMB approves this information collection request (with change) with expiration date of 8/31/2022. View Document
- ETA-9142A
  DOL releases Form ETA-9142A with 8/31/2022 expiration date. View Document

Fully in Effect

Status: Final/Actual

Trump Administration Action: Forms and Information Collection

Subject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas: Employment-Based

Agencies Affected: DOL

Commentary

AILA comment to proposed form changes
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