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If this rule gets implemented, then H-1B employees will be paid higher wages than their US counterparts. Representational image&nbsp New Delhi: As Joe Biden is set to sworn in as the next U.S. President on January 20, the Trump administration is using the last few days in power to fulfil its ‘protectionist’ agenda. Late Tuesday, the department of labour announced introduction of final wages rules, which hiked the prevailing wages across all four skill levels for those working...

A statement by DOL states, "On October 8, 2020, the department published an interim final rule, and invited public comment. After an extensive review of the comments received, the department has determined that the existing wage methodology undermines the wages and job opportunities of US workers, and that it is in tension with the governing statute." "The US DOL is taking these steps to strengthen wage protections, address abuses in visa programs, and protect American workers from being under...

US News: With just a few days left for the Biden administration to take charge, the annual H-1B cap lottery process has been replaced with a salary-based selec

The new rule could make hiring of international workers more challenging and would significantly impact Indian aspirants. MUMBAI: With just a few days left for the Biden administration to take charge, the annual H-1B cap lottery process has been replaced with a salary-based selection process. The proposal was issued by the Trump administration a few days before the US elections and public comments were invited. Now this final rule has been published and will come into effect in 60 days. Howeve...