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News and Openbound analysis on hiring, sponsorship and policy for international talent in the U.S.

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Wages & SalariesJob Market

U.S. weekly pay rose more slowly than prices: how to compare a job offer

The latest BLS quarterly earnings release is a purchasing-power checkpoint, not an engineering salary guide. Compare the actual role, compensation structure and worksite before judging an offer.

Openbound analysis · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Openbound updated

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United States: August 2026 DOL PERM and PWD Processing Times

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its latest report on PERM and prevailing wage determination (PWD) processing times. As of August 31, 2026, DOL was conducting analyst review for PERM ...

News · Source: fragomen · Openbound updated

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DOL Update: PWD and PERM Processing Times, September 2026

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued updated processing times as of August 31, 2026 for Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWD) and PERM applications. Processing times are as follows: Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) Processing Times As of August 31, 2026, the U.S. Department

News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated

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Business Insider: The Winners and Losers of the New H-1B Era

October 16, 2026 | United States Business Insider: The Winners and Losers of the New H-1B Era October 16, 2026 | Canada Canada: Express Entry Changes to Prioritize High-Wage Occupations October 16, ...

News · Source: fragomen · Openbound updated