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A growing share of H-1B petitions citing DOL Wage Level I (entry-level) are being challenged by USCIS as inconsistent with "specialty occupation" requirements, since a genuine specialty role is argued to command above-entry wages.
A revised USCIS policy memo issued in late 2025 reinforces that a position qualifies as a specialty occupation only when the specific role — not just the employer or industry — normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field.
The State Department's March 2026 Visa Bulletin shows India EB-2 final action dates retrogressed to January 1, 2013 — a step backward for H-1B holders from India who have been waiting years for visa availability.