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	The Alien Labor Certification Program is federally funded through a contract with the U.S. Department of Labor. Prior to bringing foreign workers into the U.S., employers must file a labor certification application with the Alien Labor Certification (ALC) Unit of the New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES). The ALC unit issues a priority date and processes the application. In connection with filing the labor certification application, the ALC Unit is required to determine the prevailing wage for the occupation in the area of intended employment, and to initiate a work search to recruit and refer qualified U.S. workers to the job opening. The employer can reject U.S. applicants only for job-related reasons. After form corrections and recruitment, the application is forwarded to the U.S. Department of Labor, for certification or denial.