# 29 C.F.R. § 503.5 (2026): Temporary need

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P503_S503_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 29 C.F.R. § 503.5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Temporary need
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 29 CFR: Labor / Chapter V: WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 503: ENFORCEMENT OF OBLIGATIONS FOR TEMPORARY NONIMMIGRANT NON-AGRICULTURAL WORKERS DESCRIBED IN THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 503.5: § 503.5   Temporary need.

## Text

(a) An employer seeking certification under 20 CFR part 655, subpart A, must establish that its need for non-agricultural services or labor is temporary, regardless of whether the underlying job is permanent or temporary.
(b) The employer's need is considered temporary if justified to the CO as one of the following: A one-time occurrence; a seasonal need; a peakload need; or an intermittent need, as defined by DHS regulations.

## Nearby sections

- [29 C.F.R. § 503.0 (2026) § 503.0   Introduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P503_S503_0.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 503.1 (2026) § 503.1   Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P503_S503_1.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 503.2 (2026) § 503.2   Territory of Guam.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P503_S503_2.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 503.3 (2026) § 503.3   Coordination among Governmental agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P503_S503_3.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 503.4 (2026) § 503.4   Definition of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P503_S503_4.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 503.5 (2026) § 503.5   Temporary need.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P503_S503_5.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 503.6 (2026) § 503.6   Waiver of rights prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P503_S503_6.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 503.7 (2026) § 503.7   Investigation authority of Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P503_S503_7.md)
- [29 C.F.R. § 503.8 (2026) § 503.8   Accuracy of information, statements, data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T29_P503_S503_8.md)

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