⚠️ Match Based on Job Duties
Match the SOC code to the position's job duties, not the job title. USCIS and DOL evaluate whether the duties described in the petition match the SOC code's occupation description. Mismatches are a leading cause of RFEs and denials.
Job Title or Keyword
State (optional - for wages)
About SOC Codes
·SOC codes are 6-digit codes (XX-XXXX) maintained by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
·Used on the LCA (Form ETA-9035) and PERM application (Form ETA-9089) to identify the occupation.
·The prevailing wage for a position is determined by its SOC code and work location.
·For H-1B: positions should typically be Job Zone 4 or 5 (bachelor's degree required).
·O*NET (onetonline.org) provides detailed occupation descriptions including tasks, skills, and education requirements.
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