Once the prevailing wage is determined, employers must conduct a good-faith recruitment effort to test the U.S. labor market.
Duration: Approximately 2 months
Required steps:
Posting job orders with the state workforce agency
Running newspaper advertisements
Internal posting notices
Additional recruitment methods as required
After completing recruitment, employers file the ETA 9089 form for permanent labor certification. Processing time: Currently 13‑14 months
Purpose: To certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available and willing to accept the job opportunity