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Agency Information Collection Activities for H-2B Foreign Labor Certification Program; Comment Request

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Fed. RegisterAct by May 18, 2026 (public comments)
Open for commentsProposed rule
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The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on proposed changes to the H-2B Foreign Labor Certification Program's information collection requirements, including updates to forms ETA-9142B and related documentation. The revision aims to refine the temporary nonagricultural worker visa program's application and certification process. Public comments accepted until 2026-05-18.
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TypeNotice
SourceFed. Register
PublishedMarch 17, 2026
Comment deadlineMay 18, 2026

The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed revision to the information collection request (ICR) titled "H-2B Foreign Labor Certification Program," and related information collection and retention requirements (OMB Control Number 1205-0509), which covers Forms ETA-9142B, Appendices A, B, C, and D, ETA-9142B, Final Determination, H-2B Seafood Industry Attestation, and related form instructions. This action seeks to rene

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