Opinion: The math behind new H-1B wage rule, and what it means for techies

Taking another parting shot at the employment-based immigration affecting green cards, H-1B and other similar work visas, the Trump Department of Labor (DOL) has published a rule that raises the wages by approximately 30% across the board.

What All Stakeholders Must Know
This rule is likely to be “stayed” by the Biden administration, Congress, or the courts
The rule will increase required wages for H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 and Green Card applications filed through employment
The increase in wages will not affect the H-1B lottery this year (March 2021) if the LCA process is completed before July 1, 2021