The Department of Labor (DOL) requires that all employers must place a job order with the state workforce agency (SWA) that corresponds to the state in which the intended work will take place.
Once the job order has been placed it must be allowed to run for at least 30 consecutive days. In the area where the job is going to take place. This 30-day period includes both weekdays and weekends. In many cases the employer may opt to enable the order to run longer than 30 days. This is to make sure there are no complications with the 30-day order.
After an additional 30 days, the required ETA 9089 form may then be filed. The ETA 9089 order is needed so that potential applicants from the United States can apply for the position after it has been placed. Employers should retain printed copies of the SWA job posting for their documentation after completing all required steps.
All Job orders must include detailed descriptions of the job requirements including Education, Training, Job Experience, and Salary.
Not every SWA will refer to this number in the same way and it can range in length from 5 to 9 digits in length.
Whenever possible, please include the salary on all requests. Salary information is not always mandatory, and it is not always required in every state. When it is, the electronic filing cannot be completed unless an actual number is specified. Benefits, while encouraged, are not mandatory to be specified.