SOC Codes

How to automate the selection of the most appropriate SOC Code for LCA?

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June 20, 2018

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The LCA - Labor Condition Application is a form, which employers must file with the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA) on behalf of employees who are applying for a non-immigrant H-1B, H-1B1 (Singapore and Chile) or E-3 (Australia) work visa.


LCA contains the details of job titles, the salary or rate of pay, length & location of employment and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) that will be hired. The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System is a United States government system of classifying occupations. It is used by U.S. federal government agencies collecting occupational data, enabling comparison of occupations across data sets. It is designed to cover all occupations, in which work is performed for pay or profit, reflecting the current occupational structure in the United States.

An employer first submits "Form ETA 9035/9035E" to apply for LCA. If approved, the LCA is valid for up to three years of employment (two years for E-3). The main purpose of an LCA is for employers to attest to the employment details of H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 applicants.


OnBlick enables to provide the appropriate SOC code based on the job skills, roles and responsibilities, job description and capture all the necessary information required for the LCA (Labor Condition Application). Once the LCA is generated, the LCA can be shared to attorney to get the LCA certified.

OnBlick Generates LCA with most Appropriate SOC Code. If you are already and existing customer for OnBlick, please login and go around with the application. If you are a new customer register or book your demo now.

Dr. Anakha Ajith, is a content manager at OnBlick, where she has authored insightful blogs on HR compliance and U.S. immigration since 2020, covering topics like H-1B visas, Form I-9 processes and audits, and onboarding strategies. With a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Hyderabad, she brings a unique interdisciplinary lens to demystifying complex regulations for HR professionals and employers. Beyond work, Anakha is a curious explorer of global cultures and languages, always eager to learn how diverse perspectives shape modern workplaces. Connect with Anakha on LinkedIn.

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