H-1B Wage Proposal Slotted for August as DHS Plots Slew of Rules

The Department of Homeland Security in its newest regulatory agenda said it plans an August release of a proposal to base the allocation of H-1B specialty occupation visas on wage levels for job openings.

Under the proposal initially cleared by the White House Aug. 8, selection of registrations and petitions would favor workers offered pay corresponding to higher Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics wage levels.

The agency also plans to amend rules governing employment authorization of asylum seekers as well as parolees and others granted deferred action.

It will also revisit eligibility rules for cap-exempt H-1B specialty occupation visas, employment-based green cards, and temporary work visas for religious workers.