The DOL Just Moved to Raise H-1B and PERM Prevailing Wages: What the Proposed Rule Means for Immigration Firm Billing and Client Trust in 2026

The Department of Labor has sent a proposed rule to OMB that would rewrite how prevailing wages are set for H-1B and PERM cases. Higher wage levels change employer decisions, filing volumes, and the fees immigration firms bill and hold in trust. Here is how to prepare your intake, billing, and trust workflows before the rule lands.