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The initial stage of the process by which certain foreign workers get permission to work in the United States. The employer is responsible for getting the labor certification from the Department of Labor. In general the process works to make sure that the work of foreign workers in the U.S. will not adversely affect job opportunities, wages and working conditions of U.S. workers.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Source: Department of State. March 2007.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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