TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development

ALIEN LABOR CERTIFICATION

Tennessee Employers interested in hiring foreign workers for Temporary (H-2B) openings can file an Application for Alien Labor Certifications, ETA 750 Part A, through the Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Job Service Programs Support. Priority dates are assigned to the application and prevailing wage determinations for the occupation are made upon receipt. Employers and/or their agents are guided through the application process, which includes testing the area market for qualified United States workers. When the recruitment process has been completed the application and required documentation is forwarded to the United States Department of Labor for determination to certify or deny the application.

To obtain an Application for Alien Labor Certification, ETA 750 Part A, go to http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/ and click on H-2B.

Temporary Applications for Alien Labor Certification should be mailed to:

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Employment Security Division, ALC Unit
220 French Landing Drive, 4-B
Nashville, TN 37243

Tennessee Employers interested in hiring foreign workers under Permanent Residency (Green Card) for certain employment based immigrant visas can process their applications through the “PERM” Program. For information regarding the “PERM” go to http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/.

Prevailing Wage requests for Alien Labor can now be processed both by fax or email. Click on the prevailing wage request PDF file link, complete the requested information and email it to the email address indicated at the bottom of the form. The request will be processed and returned via email or fax which ever is applicable. The average processing time for Alien Labor Prevailing Wage Requests is approximately two weeks.

Prevailing Wage Request Form (in PDF format)

Job Orders for PERM applications can now be posted on-line at http://ecmats.state.tn.us. Employers interested in hiring foreign workers for a permanent residency visa may register and post the opening with ALC office #620. The ALC Unit will review all posted orders an approve if it meets posting regulations. Employers and/or their agent will receive notice via email when the job order has been posted.

For more information concerning prevailing wages, contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development at 615-253-6358 or 1-800-432-5268 (calls from inside the state).

Job Order Transmittal Form (in PDF format)

For more information concerning PERM job orders, contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development at 615-253-6430 or 1-800-432-5268 (calls from inside the state).

AGRICULTURAL RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (H-2A PROGRAM)

Agricultural employers can receive assistance in obtaining farm workers through the H-2A program. Employers must show that there are no local workers available for the job. Applications are reviewed to determine whether prevailing hourly wages, working conditions, and housing and transportation arrangements have an adverse effect on domestic workers.

Information for applying for H-2A workers is provided by your local Department of Labor and Workforce Development office.

The department provides the following services to agricultural employers:

Processing of agricultural clearance orders
Technical assistance on farm labor matters
Housing inspection for agricultural clearance orders
Agricultural wage information
Technical assistance on federal and state regulations governing housing inspections
Applications for the registration of farm labor contractors (crew leaders)
Opportunity for participation in the Workforce Employer Outreach Committee

For more information concerning the H-2A PROGRAM, contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development at 615-253-6634 or 1-800-432-5268 (calls from inside the state).

Send comments to robin.v.wright@state.tn.us

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	ALIEN LABOR CERTIFICATION Tennessee Employers interested in hiring foreign workers for Temporary (H-2B) openings can file an Application for Alien Labor Certifications, ETA 750 Part A, through the Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Job Service Programs Support. Priority dates are assigned to the application and prevailing wage determinations for the occupation are made upon receipt. Employers and/or their agents are guided through the application process, which includes testing the area market for qualified United States workers. When the recruitment process has been completed the application and required documentation is forwarded to the United States Department of Labor for determination to certify or deny the application. To obtain an Application for Alien Labor Certification, ETA 750 Part A, go to http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/ and click on H-2B. Temporary Applications for Alien Labor Certification should be mailed to: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employment Security Division, ALC Unit 220 French Landing Drive, 4-B Nashville, TN 37243 Tennessee Employers interested in hiring foreign workers under Permanent Residency (Green Card) for certain employment based immigrant visas can process their applications through the “PERM” Program. For information regarding the “PERM” go to http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/. Prevailing Wage requests for Alien Labor can now be processed both by fax or email. Click on the prevailing wage request PDF file link, complete the requested information and email it to the email address indicated at the bottom of the form. The request will be processed and returned via email or fax which ever is applicable. The average processing time for Alien Labor Prevailing Wage Requests is approximately two weeks. Prevailing Wage Request Form (in PDF format) Job Orders for PERM applications can now be posted on-line at http://ecmats.state.tn.us. Employers interested in hiring foreign workers for a permanent residency visa may register and post the opening with ALC office #620. The ALC Unit will review all posted orders an approve if it meets posting regulations. Employers and/or their agent will receive notice via email when the job order has been posted. For more information concerning prevailing wages, contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development at 615-253-6358 or 1-800-432-5268 (calls from inside the state). Job Order Transmittal Form (in PDF format) For more information concerning PERM job orders, contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development at 615-253-6430 or 1-800-432-5268 (calls from inside the state). AGRICULTURAL RECRUITMENT PROGRAM (H-2A PROGRAM) Agricultural employers can receive assistance in obtaining farm workers through the H-2A program. Employers must show that there are no local workers available for the job. Applications are reviewed to determine whether prevailing hourly wages, working conditions, and housing and transportation arrangements have an adverse effect on domestic workers. Information for applying for H-2A workers is provided by your local Department of Labor and Workforce Development office. The department provides the following services to agricultural employers: Processing of agricultural clearance orders Technical assistance on farm labor matters Housing inspection for agricultural clearance orders Agricultural wage information Technical assistance on federal and state regulations governing housing inspections Applications for the registration of farm labor contractors (crew leaders) Opportunity for participation in the Workforce Employer Outreach Committee For more information concerning the H-2A PROGRAM, contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development at 615-253-6634 or 1-800-432-5268 (calls from inside the state). Send comments to robin.v.wright@state.tn.us