The following factors may have an impact
on the outcome of a Labor Certification:
Current status of the U.S. economy
on a national, regional, and local level.
Shortage/surplus of job candidates
within the local area.
Nature of the job and whether it requires
specialized or basic training. For example, a software engineer
requires more specialized training than a manager in a fast
food chain.
Employer's size.
Employer's layoff record within the
past year.
Employer's hiring practices of U.S.
workers evidenced by its percentage in relation to its entire
workforce.