The Hawaii Petition for Certification is a process for employers to apply for certification to hire foreign workers in the state of Hawaii. This process is managed by the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (HID LIR). There are two types of petitions for certification: Regular and Expedited. The Regular Petition is used when the employer has not previously received certification from the HID LIR and is seeking to hire foreign workers in the state of Hawaii. The Expedited Petition is used when the employer has already received certification from the HID LIR and is seeking to hire additional foreign workers in the state of Hawaii. The application process for both types includes submitting the employer's application, supporting documents, and the applicable fee. Once submitted, the HID LIR will review the application and make a decision on the certification. The employer will be notified of the decision and the foreign workers will be allowed to enter the state if the petition is approved.