Labor Condition Application (LCA)

<p>The <b>LCA (Form ETA-9035)</b> is submitted to the Department of Labor by an employer hiring an H-1B worker. In it, the employer agrees to:</p><ul><li>Pay at least the prevailing wage for the position</li><li>Offer fair working conditions</li><li>Notify employees of the hiring</li></ul><p>The LCA must be certified by DOL and then included in the H-1B petition. It's essentially a wage protection mechanism and is valid for up to three years (must cover the entire period of employment).</p>