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DOL Proposes Higher Prevailing Wage Requirements for Foreign Workers: Key Impacts for Employers

[04/09/26]

Posted on April 9, 2026 in Health Law News, HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

The U.S. Department of Labor issued a Proposed Rule that would significantly change prevailing wage calculations for foreign workers under the permanent labor certification, H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 visa programs. At the center of the proposal is an increase in the prevailing wage levels based more heavily on statistically derived wage percentiles from the... READ MORE

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In-Person Interview Waivers Now Available for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas – H-1B Included!

[12/27/21]

Posted on December 27, 2021 in HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

On December 23, 2021, the Department of State announced that consular officers are now authorized to waive the in-person interview for individuals applying for certain non-immigrant work visas through December 31, 2022. This applies to Persons in Specialty Occupations (H-1B visas); Trainees or Special Education Visitors (H-3 visas); Intracompany Transferees (L visas); Individuals with... READ MORE

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