Labor Certification

Florida Labor Certification Attorney

Permanent Labor Certification by the U.S. Department of Labor is one of the ways in which an employer can secure permanent residence (i.e. a Green Card) for skilled employees. The certification process can be complex and requires proof that the employer was unable to fill the application with willing and qualified U.S. employees. Once a Labor Certification has been issued and the position is made available to a foreign employee, the employer must petition for the employee they had in mind. Upon the approval of that petition, the employee can either apply for adjustment of status to permanent residence in the U.S. or be processed through the Embassy or Consulate in their home country. In many cases, there are long waiting periods that can be bridged with temporary visas.

For a consultation with a labor certification lawyer at Henning Law, call 239-596-6020, or contact us online.

Henning Law advises and assists employers in labor certification and employment-based immigration matters. Our firm can:

• Inform and advise employers about labor certification and visa matters
• Collect the required documentation and information
• Prepare the labor certification request (Form ETA 750)
• Submit the labor certification request and documentation to the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
• Follow up with ETA to make sure the request is approved in a timely manner
• Prepare and submit the visa application
• Prepare and submit the petition for permanent residence or Consular Processing

A Two-Stage Process

To fill an open position in this process, a company must demonstrate to the Department of Labor that the labor or services required cannot be obtained from a citizen or legal resident. Having obtained an approved labor certification, the company must then obtain approval for the foreign national. A mistake in a labor certification request or the failure to provide the required information will result in delay in the issuance of the labor certification or an outright rejection.

Henning Law has extensive experience in all aspects of these and other employment-based immigration matters. We understand what information needs to be collected and provided, what the agencies are looking for, and how to shepherd labor certification requests and visa applications through the system.

Our experience means that we do things right the first time, saving employers vital days and weeks. Henning Law can help your firm obtain the vital talent needed to compete in today's economy.

For a consultation with a labor certification lawyer at Henning Law, call 239-596-6020, or contact us online.