DOL Reviews Application Form for Permanent Foreign Worker Certification
Published Date: 12/22/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on its form that U.S. employers use to hire foreign workers permanently. This review helps make sure the form is clear, useful, and not too time-consuming. If you have thoughts, send them by January 21, 2026—this keeps the hiring process smooth and fair without extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Employers' PERM Form Burden Estimates
If you are a U.S. employer sponsoring foreign workers for permanent residency, the Department of Labor estimates the Application for Permanent Employment Certification involves 40,576 respondents and 954,186 total responses, with a combined annual time burden of 342,449 hours and annual other costs of $69,330. DOL is requesting OMB approval (OMB Control Number 1205-0451) for this information collection for three years.
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