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H1B LCA Rule Comment Guide

What this guide covers: The DOL is raising the minimum wages companies must pay H-1B and other visa workers . But the new levels are still too low to stop companies from undercutting American pay There's a better option the DOL is considering called Experience Benchmarking that would set visa worker pay based on what Americans with the same education and experience actually earn: we need commenter

April 1 Read more

Proposal to Protect Skilled American Workers Through Visa Reform

Executive Summary H-1B and PERM programs are being systematically abused : Major companies are using discriminatory recruitment practices to avoid hiring qualified Americans for entry-level positions, with DOL reports showing non-compliance and fraud across employment visa programs. Expand H-1B labor market testing : Require more companies to prove they recruited Americans first, update prevailing

September 15, 2025 Read more

Applicant Guide: How to know if you may have been discriminated against?

📌 Guide for Job Applicants — What to Look For If you applied fora PERM labor market test posting, here are red flags that may indicate improper or discriminatory practices: 1 Communication Issues You never received a response despite being minimally qualified. The employer did not attempt to contact you within 10 business days of receiving your resume. The employer did not attempt to contact you m

August 29, 2025 Read more

Why Log Your Job Applications on Jobs.Now?

Jobs.Now was created to help American workers find fair job opportunities. The site was inspired by cases where companies like Apple and Facebook were accused of breaking the law by favoring immigrant workers over American citizens. The Department of Justice (DOJ) found that these companies used unfair hiring processes. Knowing this problem likely existed at other companies, Jobs.Now built a syste

March 30, 2025 Read more

Jobs Now Featured in Newsweek

Newsweek has published fresh coverage of the Jobs Now mission! https://www.newsweek.com/h1b-jobs-now-american-workers-green-cards-2041404

March 7, 2025 Read more

Asserting Your Employment Rights When a Company Ignores Your Job Application

Navigating the job application process can sometimes feel like a daunting task, especially when you're met with silence from potential employers. However, understanding your employment rights can empower you to assert yourself effectively. Here's a detailed guide based on Amanda's experience with Chime, where she applied for a Lead Product Manager position but received no response despite multiple

January 25, 2025 Read more

Unveiling the Truth About H-1B Visas: Are American Workers Being Sidelined?

When we started posting about the impact of H-1B visas on American workers, we immediately started to hear a common response: “Companies have to prove they couldn’t find an American before they can sponsor an immigrant!” It was immediately clear that many Americans did not have a clear understanding of common immigration visas. Why would they? The rules are complicated and can be opaque, and there

January 5, 2025 Read more