DOL Proposes Significant Increases to Prevailing Wage Levels for H-1B and PERM Programs: What Employers Need to Know

On March 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would substantially revise the methodology for calculating prevailing wages under the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and PERM (Permanent Labor Certification) programs. If finalized, the proposed rule would represent one of the most significant changes to H-1B and PERM … Continue reading “DOL Proposes Significant Increases to Prevailing Wage Levels for H-1B and PERM Programs: What Employers Need to Know”