A federal district court struck down interim rules from both DOL and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in December, saying the agencies had forgone typical rulemaking procedures, including a comment period. DHS released its updated rule Jan. 8, replacing the lottery selection system for H-1B visas with one based upon a “wage level ranking” system that will prioritize foreign workers who have received the highest wage offers from employers. DOL’s rule outlines required wages for said workers.
