US visa wage hike proposal: New rule may push up H-1B and PERM salaries — Key details

The US Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that could reshape wage standards for H‑1B nonimmigrant visas and PERM labor certification programs. The move aims to update the methodology for determining prevailing wages, potentially imposing higher wage minimums for employers sponsoring foreign workers.

Proposal sent to OMB for Review