The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new rule that could significantly increase prevailing wage levels for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM cases. If enacted, this rule would require employers to pay higher wages, potentially complicating the visa and green card application process for many foreign national employees.
Key Details:
- Proposed rule: Aims to raise prevailing wage levels for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM cases.
- Impact on costs: Higher wages could make H-1B filings more expensive and difficult to support.
- PERM strategy: Increased wage levels may affect the financial viability of positions for EB-2 and EB-3 cases.
- Entry-level roles: H-1B Level I and Level II positions may experience the most significant impact.
This proposed rule highlights the interconnectedness of various employment-based immigration pathways, as changes to H-1B wages can influence long-term green card strategies for many employers and foreign workers.
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Source: Olga Guzhva, JD, LLM