Labor Condition Application

A Labor Condition Application (LCA) is a document that U.S. employers must file with the Department of Labor when seeking to hire foreign workers on specific visa categories, like the H-1B visa. The LCA assures that the employer will pay the foreign worker at least the prevailing wage for the position and that hiring them will not negatively impact the working conditions or wages of U.S. workers. It also serves to confirm the employer’s compliance with labor laws and protects both domestic and foreign employees in the workplace.