Articles tagged under: H-2A
Temporary Adjustments Made to H-2A Visa Requirements
Published April 15, 2020
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…Custom Harvesters Maneuver Labor Challenges
Published April 13, 2020
Custom harvester crews are looking for help in preparation for the upcoming season. U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated President Glen Jantzen says the times are unprecedented. "Some of the people from our southern borders have been able to get in. It…NMPF Submits H-2A Visa Request to USDA
Published April 10, 2020
The National Milk Producers Federation is asking the USDA and Labor Department to accept and approve H-2A visa applications from dairy farmers, offering temporary immigrant farm worker employment up to 364 days. In a letter, NMPF President and CEO Jim…State Department Responds to H-2 Visa Needs
Published March 26, 2020
The U.S. Department of State is temporarily waiving interviews for first-time and returning H-2 visa applications. The agency anticipates many qualified applicants could be decided without an interview. This flexibility will allow farmers and ranchers to use workers they’ve used…H-2A Reform Proposed
Published July 16, 2019
The U.S. Labor Department is proposing a change to the H-2A visa program for farm workers. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue praised the move, saying it will increase access to a stable and legal workforce. The proposed changes include streamlining and…H-2A Changes Pressuring Custom Harvesting Business
Published January 31, 2019
With the ongoing labor shortage, custom harvesters depend on the federal H-2A visa program to bring in workers from foreign countries to assist with the harvest. Rana Zeller, who is a custom harvester from Herington, Kansas, says changes to the…H-2A Visa Improvements Proposed
Published May 25, 2018
USDA, the State Department, Labor Department and the Department of Homeland Security are proposing changes to the H-2A Agricultural Worker Visa program. The goal is to modernize and simplify the program. There will also be incentives for farmers to use…