; (ii) is qualified for the job; and (iii) will be available at the time and place and for the duration of need. (D) Records The employer shall keep a record of all eligible, able, willing, and qualified United States workers who apply for employment with the employer for the job for which an H–2B nonimmigrant is sought. (E) Savings provision H–2B employers may not be required to file an interstate job order under sections 655.16 and 655.18 of title 20, Code of Federal Regulations. (c) Housing and other facilities (1) In general An employer is not required to provide housing, a housing allowance, or other facilities to an H–2B nonimmigrant. (2) Wage deduction If an employer does provide housing, a housing allowance, or other facilities to an H–2B nonimmigrant, the employer may take a wage deduction or credit toward satisfying the responsibility to pay prescribed wages in an amount that is equal to the fair value of such housing or other facility in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.) or other applicable law. (3) Locating housing If an employer does not provide housing to H–2B nonimmigrants, the employer shall make reasonable efforts to assist the H–2B nonimmigrants to locate appropriate housing. (d) Wages H–2B nonimmigrants shall be paid wages that are not less than the greater of— (1) the actual wage level paid by the employer to other employees with similar experience and qualifications for such position in the same location; (2) the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage