BALCA Upholds Denial Where Attorney Failed to Sign ETA 9089 in Audit Response

In the Matter of TLH Construction, 8/19/10, BALCA affirmed a denial where the attorney did not sign the ETA 9089 that was submitted with the audit response. BALCA noted that the instructions provided clear notice to the employer that the 9089  must be signed the attorney or representative agent. In light of the recent increase […]

UPDATES: BALCA’s Recent PERM Advertisement Findings

The following three matters establish one clear principle when filing PERMs and advertising: Maintain Consistency! Too many employers are inconsistent when filing ETA 9089. Central question seems to be whether qualified applicants would apply for the position had they been specifically apprised of the job opportunity (otherwise stated, would individuals still apply if they read […]