The LCA The Labor Condition Application ("LCA") requires the employer to certify through the U.S. Department of Labor that the wage which will be paid to the employee is a fair and equitable wage in the region. This process is meant to ensure that U.S. workers are not undercut by international workers and also protects international workers from being exploited. The employer also agrees to abide by fair and legal labor practices. (Note: the LCA process for H-1B status is an entirely different process that the Labor Certification for employment-based permanent resident and does not involve proof that no US citizen or permanent resident is qualified and ready to do the job.) Thanks, Saandai. The last portion of the note above makes it clear. Since the unavailability of US citizen or LPR doesn't need to be prooved, you can get a job through solicitation in any company and apply for H1B. Very useful source of information: http://www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/oie/forscho/h1b/index.cfm