The Department of Labor released a new version of the Labor Certification form that is effective starting June 1, 2023. The new version of the LC only asks for work history if it is relevant to the job opportunity.

What does this mean for you? Because EB-3 unskilled positions do not require any relevant work experience, we do not need to list work history in the LC. We can leave the work history section blank on the LC.

However, even though disclosing prior work history is not required on the LC, you may need to disclose your prior work history later in the green card application process (i.e., after the LC is approved). Please let us know if you have accrued more than 180 days of working without authorization in the U.S. and/or unlawful status since your last entry. An attorney can then review whether there will be immigration consequences after the LC approval. If you do not notify us that you have more than 180 days of working without authorization or unlawful status in the U.S., this could impact your green card strategy in the future.