Immigration and Nationality Act (INA): Primary federal immigration law that establishes the framework for employment-based immigration and labor certification requirements
PERM Regulations: Program Electronic Review Management system regulations governing the labor certification process for permanent employment of foreign workers
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all employment practices
20 CFR Part 656: Department of Labor regulations specifically governing the labor certification process and requirements
Prevailing Wage Requirements: Regulations ensuring that employment of foreign workers does not adversely affect wages of U.S. workers in similar positions
ETA Form 9089 Requirements: Specific requirements for completing and submitting the Application for Permanent Employment Certification
State Labor Laws: State-specific employment regulations and requirements that must be considered alongside federal requirements
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Record Retention Requirements: Mandatory documentation retention periods and audit file maintenance requirements for labor certification applications
