Definition
Prevailing Wage
The DOL-determined wage paid to similarly employed workers in a specific occupation and area.
A prevailing wage determination is required as the first step of PERM and is also used for H-1B Labor Condition Applications. Employers must pay at least the prevailing wage to qualify foreign workers for many employment-based programs.
See also
More immigration terms
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Principal Beneficiary
The main person named in an immigration petition.
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Priority Date
Your place in line for a visa number, based on when your petition was filed.
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Priority Worker
An EB-1 immigrant visa beneficiary — extraordinary ability, outstanding professor, or executive.
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Prosecutorial Discretion
Government decisions to focus enforcement resources on certain cases and not others.
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Public Charge
A ground of inadmissibility for applicants likely to depend on government assistance.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.