LCA (Labor Condition Application)

A Labor Condition Application (LCA) is a document that employers must file with the U.S. Department of Labor before hiring foreign workers on certain visas, like the H-1B. The LCA ensures that the employer will pay the worker a fair wage that is comparable to local salaries for similar positions. It also confirms that hiring the foreign worker won’t negatively impact the working conditions of U.S. employees. The LCA is a key step in the process of obtaining permission to employ foreign nationals, helping to protect both workers and local labor markets.