OFLC Announces 60-Day Public Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Information Collection Under the H-2B Program
September 7, 2018. OFLC Announces 60-Day Public Comment Period on Proposed Revisions to Information Collection Under the H-2B Program
The Department of Labor published a 60-day notice in the Federal Register announcing its intent to revise application forms, instructions, and other information collected under the H-2B temporary nonagricultural visa program. The proposed revisions are designed to better align information collection requirements with the 2015 H-2B Interim Final Rule, provide greater clarity to employers on regulatory requirements, standardize and streamline information collection for employers preparing H-2B applications, and promote greater efficiency and transparency in OFLC's review and issuance of labor certification decisions. Any written comments must be submitted in accordance with the Federal Register notice instructions. Copies of the 60 day notice, Supporting Statement, and the proposed forms are provided below:
Federal Register Notice
60 Day Supporting Statement
Proposed Form ETA-9142B General Instructions
Proposed Form ETA-9142B
Proposed Form ETA-9142B Appendix A
Proposed Form ETA-9142B Appendix B
Proposed Form ETA-9142B Appendix C
Proposed Form ETA-9142B Appendix D
Proposed Form ETA-9142B E-Certification
Proposed Form ETA-9142B Seafood Attestation
Proposed Form ETA-9165 Instructions
Proposed Form ETA-9165
Proposed Form ETA-9155 Instructions
Proposed Form ETA-9155
Related Resources
- DOL Notice of Comment Request Period for H-2B Forms
(83 FR 45469, 9/7/18)