The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is adjusting H-2A visa requirements during the coronavirus. A new, temporary rule will allow an H-2A petitioner with a valid labor certification to employ workers currently in the H-2A status. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services must receive the H-2A petition before workers are hired. The agency will also allow H-2A workers to stay in the U.S. beyond a three-year limit. According to the USDA, agricultural employers should use this process if they are concerned with their ability to bring in temporary workers due to travel restrictions. Read more about the temporary rule.
