yes, it's a must for the H1-B filing and needs to be done before they can file for H1-B. The following website has really good information about the process. http://www.foreignlaborcert.do...

Mr Nice Guy · Jan 23, 2009 7:00 PM

Thanks MR Nice Guy could u tell me what we should write on the place of start and end date of employment while filling out LCA. I was asked by somebody. So I want to make sure. Is it H1B start date or actual start date (on OPT)? 

abhagi kale · Jan 23, 2009 9:12 PM

you H1-B will not kick in untill october 1st (unless you are reinstating your H1B) so i would put the starting date as oct 1 and end date three years from that date.....since, H1B are for 3 years only.... This is what I think but don't sue me if I am wrong.

Mr Nice Guy · Jan 24, 2009 11:03 AM