The Department of Labor has announced a new prevailing wage proposal that will significantly increase salary floors for workers on H-1B visas, as well as for H-1B1 temporary visas and PERM applications for EB-2 and EB-3 green cards. This proposal aims to adjust wage levels to better reflect the current labor market conditions.
Key Details:
- Wage Level I will rise from the 17th to the 34th percentile of the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) wage distribution.
- Wage Level II will increase from the 34th to the 52nd percentile.
- Wage Level III will be adjusted from the 50th to the 70th percentile.
- Wage Level IV will move from the 67th to the 88th percentile.
This proposal is expected to impact many foreign workers seeking employment in the U.S., potentially affecting their job offers and salary negotiations. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Amiet K.