The Labor Certification Application is the first step in the permanent residence process. The employer must obtain a certified labor certification from the Department of Labor that certifies that there are no able, willing, qualified and available U.S. workers to accept the job opportunity in the area of intended employment and that employment of the foreign worker will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. The process involves several, sequential tasks completed by the attorney, the employer, and the employee including identifying the job description/minimum requirements, recruitment, and Labor Certification filing. Labor Certification is not required for the preference category reserved for individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational managers and executives.