New Form for H-2B Labor Certification is Coming
On August 31, 2023, Department of Labor will begin using a revised ETA-9142B form, which is submitted for purpose of applying for H-2B temporary labor certification with the Department. If you have an ETA-9142B draft that’s pending submission to the FLAG system, consider doing so before the new form comes into effect. Old forms that […]
H-2B Applications for Winter Seasons May Finally Require Lottery
Today, our office was notified by Department of Labor’s FLAG system that a number of ETA-9142B we submitted were assigned to Group A. This hasn’t always been the case. In past winter seasons, we would routinely see notices that no group assignment was made for our submitted applications, because there had not been enough applications […]
The H-2B Lottery. What Are Your Chances, and What to Do If Luck is Against You?
An article explaining the why and how of the H-2B lottery process, as well as options for employers who “lose” the lottery.
A Primer on H-2B Employer Obligations
A simple-to-understand article that breaks down H-2B obligations into broad categories.
A Projected Timeline of the H-2B Process
A quick rundown of the H-2B process timeline using a hypothetical date of need of the employer.