Attestation for Employers Seeking to Employ H-2B Nonimmigrant Workers Under Section 543 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017

OMB Approval: 1205-0530
Expiration Date: 01/31/2018

Attestation for Employers Seeking to Employ H-2B Nonimmigrant Workers Under

Section 543 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017

Public Law 115-31 (May 5, 2017)

Form ETA-9142-B-CAA

General Instructions

U.S. Department of Labor
Please read these instructions carefully before completing the Form ETA-9142-B-CAA,
Attestation for Employers Seeking to Employ H-2B Nonimmigrant Workers Under Section 543 of
the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017. These instructions contain
explanations of the attestations and information collection that make up the Form ETA-9142-BCAA. In accordance with Federal Regulations at 8 CFR 214.2 and 20 CFR 655.64, an eligible
employer must prepare and file a completed Form ETA-9142-B-CAA directly with the
Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS) at the appropriate service center in order to employ H-2B workers in fiscal year 2017.
ALL required fields/items must be completed.
OMB Public Burden Statement:
Persons are not required to respond to this collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid OMB control number. Obligations to reply are required to obtain a benefit (Immigration
and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1101, et seq.). Public reporting burden for this collection of
information, which is to assist with program management and to meet Congressional and
statutory requirements is estimated to average 6.25 hours per response, including the time to
review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed, and
complete and review the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing
this burden, to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of
Foreign Labor Certification, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Suite PPII 12-200, Washington, DC,
20210. (Paperwork Reduction Project OMB 1205-0530) DO NOT send the completed
attestation to this address.
HOW TO FILE:
The attestation must be filed on Form ETA-9142-B-CAA, Attestation for Employers Seeking to
Employ H-2B Nonimmigrant Workers Under Section 543 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act
(OMB Approval Number 1205-0530). Once the Form ETA-9142-B-CAA is completed, the
employer or its authorized attorney or agent must submit the completed attestation to USCIS
together with the approved Form ETA 9142B Application for Temporary Employment
Certification, a copy of the signed and dated Appendix B, and all forms, fees, and
documentation required by USCIS supporting a petition filing with USCIS under the H-2B visa
classification.

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In accordance with Federal Regulations at 8 CFR 214.2 and 20 CFR 655.64, an eligible
employer must prepare and file a completed Form ETA-9142-B-CAA directly with the
Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) USCIS at the appropriate service center in
order to employ H-2B workers in fiscal year 2017.

ATTESTATIONS:
The employer must carefully read and agree to attestation statements (A) through (G) on the
form and demonstrate agreement to accuracy and compliance by signing the form. An
employer completes this attestation to document the employer’s agreement to abide by certain
requirements as a condition of receiving authorization to employ non-immigrant workers under
the H-2B visa classification. This signed attestation form along with all other supporting
documentation and information must be retained by the employer in accordance with 20 CFR
655.65, 20 CFR 655.56, and 29 CFR 503.17.
Attestation (A): The employer must verify that it has a valid and certified ETA Form 9142B
seeking to employ H-2B nonimmigrant workers for temporary employment within the United
States.
Attestation (B): The employer must verify that it has an approved ETA Form 9142B issued by
the Department of Labor (DOL) containing a completed Section K, a certified start date of work
before October 1, 2017, and the certified end date of work has not elapsed.
Attestation(C): The employer must attest, pursuant to 20 CFR 655.64(b) and (d), to the
likelihood of irreparable harm if the employer’s business cannot employ all the H-2B
nonimmigrant workers requested on its I-129 petition, and provide all documents and records in
the event of an audit, investigation, or other request by the Departments of Labor or Homeland
Security. The documents and records must include evidence sufficient to meet its burden to
demonstrate that if the petitioner’s business is unable to employ H-2B workers for the remainder
of this fiscal year, it would likely suffer irreparable harm (that is, permanent and severe financial
loss).
Important Note: If an audit, investigation, or other request for documentation occurs, the DHS
or DOL will review all evidence to confirm that the petitioner properly attested to DHS regarding
its business needs. The attestation, however, provides prima facie initial evidence that the
petitioner satisfies the eligibility requirements for petitions filed under this rule.
Attestation (D): The employer must attest that it has a bona fide temporary need for the H-2B
workers listed on its approved ETA Form 9142B.
Attestation (E): If the employer has an approved ETA Form 9142B reflecting a start date of
need before June 1, 2017, the employer must attest that it will complete the additional
recruitment required by 20 CFR 655.64. The additional recruitment must be completed in
advance of H-2B workers commencing employment. Note that, in some instances, H-2B
workers may report to the employer's worksite on or after October 1st.
Attestation (E)(1): The employer must agree to place a new job order for the job opportunity
with the State Workforce Agency (SWA) serving the area of intended employment that contains
the job assurances and contents set forth in 20 CFR 655.18 for recruitment of U.S. workers at
the place of employment for at least 5 days beginning not later than the next business day after
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submitting a petition for an H-2B nonimmigrant worker(s) and this accompanying attestation to
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The employer should use the job order previously
placed with the SWA and associated with the approved Form ETA 9142B, Application for
Temporary Employment Certification, with minor adjustments to apprise prospective U.S.
applicants that the job opportunity remains open to any qualified and eligible U.S. worker who
apply; and
Attestation (E)(2): The employer must agree to place one newspaper advertisement, which may
be published on any day of the week, meeting the advertising requirements of 20 CFR 655.41,
during the period of time the SWA is actively circulating the job order for intrastate clearance.
Attestation (E)(3): The employer must offer the job to all qualified and available U.S. workers
who apply for the job, or who are referred to the job, consistent with the hiring requirements in
20 CFR 655.40(a).
Attestation (F): The employer must agree to retain a copy of this signed attestation form, the
additional recruitment documentation, including a recruitment report that meets the
requirements for recruitment reports set forth in 20 CFR 655.48(a)(1),(2) & (7), together with
evidence reasonably establishing that my business is likely to suffer irreparable harm (that is,
permanent and severe financial loss) without these H-2B nonimmigrant workers as set out in 20
CFR 655.64(b) and (d), for a period of 3 years from the date of certification, consistent with the
document retention requirements under 20 CFR 655.65, 20 CFR 655.56, and 29 CFR 503.17.
Attestation (G): The employer must agree to comply with all assurances, obligations, and
conditions of employment set forth in the Application for Temporary Employment Certification
(ETA Form 9142B and Appendix B) certified by the DOL for my job opportunity. Employers are
reminded to review and ensure they understand the obligations and assurances of Appendix B
of ETA Form 9142B.
PERJURY STATEMENT AND SIGNATURE
You must review and ensure that you are eligible and affirm all attestations prior to signing.
When you sign Form ETA-9142-B-CAA, Attestation for Employers Seeking to Employ H-2B
Nonimmigrant Workers Under Section 543 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, you are
certifying under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Form ETA-9142-B-CAA
will not be considered complete and valid if the attestation is not signed and dated by an
individual who has the authority to sign Form ETA-9142-B-CAA. An attorney or agent should
not sign this section unless the attorney or agent is an employee of the employer and has
authority to sign as the employer.
Anyone, who knowingly and willingly furnishes any false information in the preparation and
submission of the Form ETA-9142-B-CAA and any supporting documentation, or aids, abets, or
counsels another to do so is committing a federal offense, punishable by fine or imprisonment
up to five years or both (18 U.S.C. §§ 2, 1001). Other penalties apply as well to fraud or misuse
of this immigration document and to perjury with respect to this form (18 U.S.C. §§ 1546, 1621).
1. Enter the last (family) name of the person with authority to sign as the employer. Enter the
first (given) name of the person with authority to sign as the employer.
2. Enter the case number for your DOL-certified ETA Form 9142B.
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3. The person with authority to sign as the employer must sign the attestation. Read the entire
attestation and verify all contained information prior to signing. The person with authority to sign
as the employer must also date the attestation.
4. Use a month/day/full year (MM/DD/YYYY) format.

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