Labor Condition Application (LCA)

A Labor Condition Application (LCA) is a document that employers in the U.S. must submit when they sponsor foreign workers for certain visas, like the H-1B. It ensures that hiring the foreign worker will not negatively affect the wages or working conditions of local employees. The employer must provide information about the job, including pay and job duties, and certify that the foreign worker will be paid at least the prevailing wage for that role in the area. This protects both domestic workers and foreign workers by promoting fair labor practices.