In this video, we will show you how to complete an H-2A Temporary Employment Certification, also referred to as a 9142A application
Start by navigating to the top right-hand corner of the FLAG homepage and click “Sign In” to log into FLAG.
Note: you must submit an ETA-790/790A H-2A Agricultural Clearance Order before submitting the ETA-9142A Temporary Employment
Certification
Under the “New Application” tab, find the H-2A Temporary Employment Certification card, and click “Create New.”
Along the left-hand side of the screen, you will see a form stepper. The blue circle indicates which section you are in while filling out the
form.
The first section is called “Preliminary Questions” where it asks you if you are submitting an Emergency Filing.
If this is an emergency filing situation, click “Yes.” Otherwise, click “No.”
Select the Job Order Lookup button to locate your submitted job order (ETA-790/790A). The table shown will have a list of your submitted
job orders
You can also use the Search Bar or type in the job order case number.
Click “Submit.”
A notification box will appear that says, “Changing field values from your 790A may impact processing of this application.”
Click “Acknowledge.” Click “Continue.”
Several fields in your 9142A application will be prefilled with their function from the job order that was selected.
As you complete sections of the form, the icon next to the section name will be updated.
Each form field displays a small question mark with a circle around it. This handy feature is called a Tooltip.
Tooltips provide detailed instructions of what to include in each field.
Section A asks you the “Nature of the H-2A application.” Complete each of the fields within the section.
You will notice that information from the linked job order will be pre-populated into the form.
Field A.4 is a conditional field.
If you select “Yes,” a grey box (A.4) will appear that requires you to upload a statement of temporary need.
Click the blue hyperlink “Browse” to search for a document to upload.
Once completed, click “Continue.”
Section B asks for the “Employer Information.” Complete each of the fields within the section and click “Continue.”
If you are part of a network, you have the ability to populate an employer profile.
For more information on networks, review the "Network"' video
You can also select a profile from the drop-down and click "Populate"
Section C asks for the “Employer Point of Contact Information.” Review the information from the linked job order.
Field C.10 is a conditional field. Select the Country from the drop-down list.
Field C.8 will appear in a light grey box. Select the State from the drop-down.
Once all the fields have been completed, click “Continue.”
Section D asks for the “Attorney or Agent Information.” Select the Type of Representation.
You can also select a profile from the drop-down and click "Populate"
If Attorney is selected, complete Fields D.1 through D.19.
If Agent is selected, complete Fields D.1 through D.21.
Click the blue hyperlink “Browse” to search for a document to upload.
You will need to upload a copy of the current agreement or other documentation demonstrating the agent’s authority to
represent the employer certificate of registration
and a copy of the agents current Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act
Click "Continue"
Section E asks for "Job Opportunity and Supporting Documentation."
Field E.6 requires you to upload a copy of fully-executed work contracts with each fixed-site agricultural business identified on the
ETA-790A form.
Click the blue hyperlink “Browse” to search for a document to upload.
Field E.7 is a conditional field.
If “Yes” is selected, upload a copy of the employer’s current MSPA Certificate of Registration.
If “No” is selected, a disclaimer will appear warning that you will receive a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) for the application if you do
not upload a copy of your MSPA Certificate of Registration.
Field E.8 requires you to upload a copy of a surety bond.
Field E.9 requires you to identify each fixed-site agricultural business that will provide housing and/or transportation to workers.
Once all the required fields have been completed, click “Continue.”
Section F asks you to read the “Declaration of Employer and Attorney/Agent” and agree to the terms.
Click the blue hyperlink “Browse” to search for the signed Appendix A document to upload.
Once completed, click “Continue.”
Section G asks you for the “Preparer” information.
Complete this section if the preparer of this application is a person other than the one identified in either Section C (employer point of
contact) or Section D (attorney or agent) of this application.
Click “Continue.”
The “Application Documents” Section provides a summary of the documents you have provided while filling out the 9142A form.
You will also have the option to upload additional documents here as well.
Click "Add Documents"
Click the blue hyperlink “Browse” to search for a document to upload.
Click "Save"
Select the document type
Click "Continue"
We are now at the last step of the application the "Review & Submit" section
The form stepper on the left-hand side of the screen will show what sections need to be revisited as it may have incorrect or unfilled
required fields.
Once all the errors have been addressed, carefully review the information, and click “Submit.”
You will be directed to a page that says you have successfully submitted your H-2A Temporary Employment Certification
application.
A confirmation email with your case number will be sent to your email address.
To return to FLAG, click “Return to Dashboard.”