2017 H1B LCA Wage Level RFE
There are numerous qualifications that must be met in to avoid receiving an H1B LCA Wage Level RFE. These are the four major components necessary: The H1B employee’s wages must correspond with the guidelines outlined in the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook. The H1B employee’s wages must be in the same range as other US companies of approximately the same size. The H1B employee’s wages must be compatible in comparison with the same job within the industry. The H1B employee’s wages must correspond with current wage levels for the same job in their geographical location. One wage level issue that proved to be prominent last year was due to CIS judging that the wage level assigned by the employer was not in compliance to meet H1B requirements. In many of these cases, CIS declared the wage level too low for the level of [...]
Proving – H1B Specialty Occupation RFEs
One of the most common RFEs received each year is the Specialty Occupation RFE. Last year was no different except for the monumental number of them dealing with wage level issues. The most concerning pertained to Business analysts and computer systems analysts making level 1 wages. This issue exists across the board and affects all fields of H1B employment. For a job to quality for H1B status, there must be a minimum requirement of a US bachelor’s degree or its equivalent to gain employment. CIS uses the US Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook to determine if a job meets this requirement. This handbook is used to determine the general industry requirements for the job in question at that wage level. Below is a list of common problems that could result in a specialty occupation RFE being issued: Misleading Wage Level - Due to the [...]
Graduation’s Over – On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!
You did it! You were determined and diligent, and now you are a new graduate with a degree. Now what? Now it’s time to leave the world of higher learning and enter the world of higher earning. Right? Maybe. The decisions you make in the next few months can make the difference between a career and a job. There is a difference; a job is something you do to pay the bills, a place you dread going to and look forward to leaving each day. If you have a job, you will be thankful but probably not fulfilled. A career is something that feeds your passion, gives you financial security and even though it may be stressful, leaves you eager for what comes next. If you have a career, you will be thankful and fulfilled with a future filled with promise. The experts at Eagle [...]
Obtaining that dream job
As an applicate in today’s job market, you need to be prepared to answer two questions according to your situation. 1. Does your education qualify you for the position? 2. Do you have the technical skills to perform the duties that your LCA approved job title and classification require? In today’s competitive marketplace a simple yes is not a sufficient answer. When the interviewer inquires why you believe you qualify, they want you to explain precisely how your skills and experience match the job description specifications. This is not a time to be vague and unprepared; you’re answer should be well thought out, specific and concise. Your answer will accomplish two things for the interviewer: 1. Allow the interviewer to gauge how well your skills and experience match the needs of the position. 2. Give a clear picture of how you perceive the available position. [...]