What are the steps in the Labor Certification Process?
The Labor Certification Process can be divided into the following steps: 1. Application: The employer files the Labor Certification petition with the appropriate State Employment Security Agency (SESA) or State Workforce Agency (SWA). (The SESA of different states have different names. For instance, the California Employment Security Office is called Employment Development Department (EDD)).The application form is DOL Form ETA-750. Information on this form gives detailed description of the job profile, educational qualifications, training and experience required for the applicant to be deemed suitable for the position. There will also be a statement of your (the prospective immigrant’s) qualifications. 2. Review: The SESA date stamps the application – this is the “priority date” for the case. The SESA then reviews the application and may request modifications. They will notify your employer of potential problems, including whether the minimum requirements for the position are reasonabl
