Washington Application For Order Approving Employment is a form used in Washington State to request an order from the Employment Security Department (ESD) approving the employment of a foreign national in the state. This form must be completed by the employer and submitted to the ESD with the required documentation for the foreign national's eligibility. It is used to apply for a variety of work authorization programs, including H-1B, L-1, TN, B-1, and E-3 visas. Additionally, this form can be used to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or to request an extension of an existing work authorization. There are two types of Washington Application For Order Approving Employment: the Standard Application and the Non-Standard Application. The Standard Application is used for most work authorization programs, while the Non-Standard Application is used for petitions that require additional review.