What is an O*NET Code ?
The Occupational Information Network(O*NET) program sponsored by the US Department of Labor created the O*NET database with a list of standardized occupation specific descriptions that cater to the US Economy. Each of those occupations is assigned a code to uniquely identify the same, which is called O*NET Code for an occupation. The O*NET codes are closely related to the Standard Occupational Classification(SOC) system. An O*NET-SOC code consists of eight numbers, such as 15-3031.00. The first six digits of an O*NET code correspond to the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code for that occupation. The additional two digits in the O*NET code divide the occupation into more specialized groups. Read more at O*NET Code Connector.
What is an SOC Code ?
The Occupational Employment Survey (OES) uses the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for the collection of wage data. The SOC Code is a number that looks in format XX-XXXX. Example : 15-1134 is SOC Code for Web Developers. You can check the SOC Code on LCA or check BLS DOL website
What is Area Code?
The BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) established Metropolitan Statistical Areas(MSA) and each of them are identified by a four or five-digit Area Code. In some cases, it would be 6 or 7 digit code. You can check details at BLS - MSA Codes
What is the H1B LCA ?
The H1B LCA is a form filed by US Employer with US Dept of Labor and it has job role, SOC Code, wage, location and other details related to H1B Job. It is required by USCIS for petition adjudication. You can search or browse H1B LCAs for a company using our H1B LCA Search.