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H-2A

What DOL's September 2 Notice Means for H-2A Employers
Current AEWRs are unchanged and no back wages are owed today — but DOL has opened a back wage period. Here's what the September 2 notice says.

Your Fall Filing Window Is Closing. Here's What to Know
If you need H-2A or H-2B workers this fall or winter, the recommended filing runway is closing. Here is what to know before it's too late to act.

History Of The EB-3 Program
EB-3 has been helping U.S. employers fill permanent roles since 1990. Here is where the program came from and how it works today.

H-2A vs H-2B: What's the Difference?
H-2A and H-2B are often confused, but they serve very different employers. Here is a clear breakdown of how the two programs actually differ.

New English Proficiency Rule for H-2A/H-2B CMV Drivers
DOL now requires an English proficiency standard in every job order involving commercial vehicle operation. Here is what H-2A and H-2B employers need to know.

Dairy Farmers Can Now Access H-2A: What It Means for You
New federal guidance opens the H-2A program to dairy operations for the first time. Here is what dairy farmers need to know and what comes next.

Court Denies UFW Injunction on DOL AEWR Rule
A federal judge denied the UFW's request to block DOL's 2025 AEWR Interim Final Rule. Here's what the ruling means for H-2A employers and what comes next.

H-2A Visa for Farmers and Agricultural Employers: The Complete Guide
If you run a farm, ranch, orchard, or any agricultural operation that depends on seasonal labor, you already know how hard it is to find reliable workers every year.

H-2A Housing Requirements: What Employers Need to Know
H-2A employers are required to provide free housing to workers. Here's a full breakdown of what that means, what DOL expects, and how to stay compliant this season.

H-2A and H-2B Processing Resumes Amid Government Shutdown
As the U.S. government shutdown continues into November 2025, the Department of Labor has resumed processing H-2A and H-2B applications under limited contingency operations.
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U.S. Recruitment: Guidance & Pitfalls
An important step in the labor certification process for H-2 visas is to test the labor market to ensure that there are not qualified U.S. workers available for the position that is being listed.
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