14 Jan 2025
📄DHS Updates Permanent Labor Certification Requirements for Form I-140
Notice of DHS's Requirement of the Permanent Labor Certification Final Determination for Form I-140 Petitions
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is announcing updated procedures for submitting a Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, accompanied by a permanent labor certification approval, application for Schedule A designation, or National Interest Waiver request following the U.S. Department of Labor's implementation of the Foreign Labor Application Gateway system.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Business Impact
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This notice updates procedures for submitting Form I-140, which has significant implications for businesses hiring foreign workers. Compliance with new electronic filing requirements and timelines for labor certification can impact HR and legal processes for business owners.