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Law Firm: Vartanian & Vartanian, LLP
Location: Boston, MA 02108
Practice Areas: U.S. Immigration Law (100%)
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Posted by esparzalu on 05 Aug 2008
Q.

Prevailing wage in PERM application

The prevailing wage in the PERM application is 45% more than my current salary. The PERM is pending (filed 5/15/08) Is the company required to pay me this salary now? If not, when? At the time the LC has been adjudicated? Or at the time the GC is issued? Can I ask my company to pay me this salary now? I feel I am underpaid since I am tied to the company (H1-b on 8th extension year). Is this a case of H1-b discrimination?

User's Location: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Category: Employment-based Green Card
Posted by Gregory Vartanian on 06 Aug 2008
A. The company is required to pay the prevailing wage when your GC gets approved. They are only required to pay what is on the LCA based on your current H-1b whatever that is.
 

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