How long does it take to determine the Prevailing Wage?
I’ve heard that the first step of third-preference (EB-3) employment-based immigration is having the sponsor’s state labor department determine the prevailing wage. I’d like to know roughly how long this process takes.
Does determining the Prevailing Wage take a long time?
This varies by timing and circumstances, but it can take up to 120 days. Also, your attorney may spend some time and effort trying to secure the minimum wage determination, so ask when it was filed and expect to wait a full 3–4 months.