The US Department of Labor together with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS/DHS) just announced that the prevailing wage level for new postdocs in Physics and related physical sciences disciplines, including many engineering fields, has recently increased substantially from the $40 K - $45 K level, that we are used to, to
above $ 70 K (for 12 months employment). Faculty, centers, departments and institutes, which employ international postdoctoral fellows, Research Associates, etc., who are here on H1-B visas, will be affected by this decision. This may be of special importance for faculty and units, which may be sponsoring permanent visa applications for international postdocs, who are employed on temporary permits and visas.
above $ 70 K (for 12 months employment). Faculty, centers, departments and institutes, which employ international postdoctoral fellows, Research Associates, etc., who are here on H1-B visas, will be affected by this decision. This may be of special importance for faculty and units, which may be sponsoring permanent visa applications for international postdocs, who are employed on temporary permits and visas.
