OMB control number

Application for Permanent Employment Certification

OMB 1205-0451 · DOL/ETA.

OMB 1205-0451

The application form and other information requirements are necessary to the collection of information from U.S. employers wishing to sponsor foreign labor for permanent residency through the Labor Certification process. The information collected is used by the Secretary of Labor to make the necessary certification in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act as amended.

The latest form for Application for Permanent Employment Certification expires 2029-02-28 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Form ETA-9089 Final Determination: Permanent Employment Certification Approval Form
Form ETA-9089 Appendix D: Special Recruitment for College and University Teachers Form
Form ETA-9089 Appendix C: Supplemental Information Form
Form ETA-9089 Appendix B: Additional Worksite Information Form
Form ETA-9089 Appendix A: Foreign Worker Information Form
Form ETA-9089 Application for Permanent Employment Certification Form
Form ETA-9089 Application for Permanent Employment Certification Form
1205-0451 - Meeting Notes.pdf Supplementary Document
1205-0451 - Meeting Notes.pdf Supplementary Document
Justification for Non-substantive changes to Form ETA-9089.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change
Justification for Non-substantive changes to Form ETA-9089.docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change
Supporting Statement (12.1.2025).docx Supporting Statement A
Application for Permanent Employment Certification Form
Application for Permanent Employment Certification Form
Application for Permanent Employment Certification Form
Application for Permanent Employment Certification Form
Application for Permanent Employment Certification Form
Application for Permanent Employment Certification Form
Application for Permanent Employment Certification Form
Application for Permanent Employment Certification Instruction

All Historical Document Collections

202509-1205-009 Approved without change	Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	2025-12-22
202309-1205-005 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2023-12-27
202102-1205-001 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2021-04-29
201807-1205-001 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2018-07-18
201711-1205-002 Approved with change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2017-12-01
201411-1205-005 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2014-11-26
201408-1205-003 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2014-08-29
201101-1205-004 Approved with change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2011-06-17
200707-1205-012 Approved with change	Revision of a currently approved collection	2008-03-31
200705-1205-002 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2007-05-22
200412-1205-003 Approved with change	New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	2004-12-20