When is the Employer required to pay the prevailing wage as determined by the DOL?
Even if the beneficiary is currently working for the employer, the employer does not have to pay the prevailing wage until the beneficiary receives his or her green card. Be advised that if the employer is also sponsoring the beneficiary for an H-1B, the employer must pay the prevailing wage as certified by the DOL in the Labor Condition Application. For more information regarding prevailing wages and H-1B occupations, please visit our H-1B section.
