The DOL has determined that there are not sufficient United States workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available for the occupations listed below on Schedule A and that the wages and working conditions of United States workers similarly employed will not be adversely affected by the employment of aliens in Schedule A occupations. 20 CFR 656.10.

Employers of a foreign national who has a job that qualifies as a schedule A may file I-140 visa petition directly with the INS.