Big H-1B Wage Hike Soon? Entry-Level foreign workers may face tougher road

The US Department of Labor has proposed a major change that could push up salaries for foreign workers in the country. The proposal focuses on increasing the “prevailing wage”, the minimum salary employers must offer for workers under H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM visa programs.

The notice, titled “Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States,” is set to be published tomorrow. Once it is out, the public will have 60 days to send in comments. The Department of Labor will review feedback before deciding on a final rule.