On June 1, 2023, filers submitting PERM Applications for Permanent Employment Certification must submit the revised ETA-9089 in the FLAG system. DOL aims to streamline the labor certification process. A majority of filings will require including a business necessity justification.
U.S. Department of Labor DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification OFLC held webinars to guide users on upcoming changes to Form ETA 9089. Changes will streamline and standardize information employers submit when preparing PERM applications.