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Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 162 / Thursday, August 20, 2020 Temporary Changes to Requirements Affecting H–2A Nonimmigrants Due To the COVID–19 National Emergency: Partial Extension of Certain Flexibilities "As a result of continued...

This document is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on 08/20/2020. "As a result of continued disruptions and uncertainty to the U.S. food agriculture sector during the summer and upcoming fall agricultural season caused by the global...

Patricia Clarembaux and Almudena Toral, Univision, Aug. 6, 2020 "Workers at a potato processing plant in Texas face abuse by their employers but choose to stay silent out of fear of losing their H-2A visas. Most are unaware they’re even victims...

Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 76 / Monday, April 20, 2020 "As a result of disruptions and uncertainty to the U.S. food agriculture sector during the upcoming summer agricultural season caused by the global novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19...

This document is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on 04/20/2020 "As a result of disruptions and uncertainty to the U.S. food agriculture sector during the upcoming summer agricultural season caused by the global novel Coronavirus...

DHS, Apr. 15, 2020 "The Department of Homeland Security, with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced a temporary final rule to change certain H-2A requirements to help U.S. agricultural employers avoid disruptions...

OFLC, Apr. 9, 2020 "1. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, can I move my H-1B workers to a new worksite that is located outside the area of intended employment on my certified Labor Condition Application? ... 2. Due to the impact of the...

OFLC, Apr. 1, 2020 "The Office of Foreign Labor Certification released Round 2 of frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding COVID-19. The Round 2 FAQs address potential issues regarding the H-2A temporary agricultural labor certification program...

Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 55 / Friday, March 20, 2020 "The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is issuing this annual notice to announce the updated allowable charges employers of H–2A...

USCIS, Feb. 28, 2020 "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today published an updated policy memorandum (PDF, 580 KB) (PM) that requires requests for temporary foreign workers for range sheep or goat herding or production to be subject to...

Hispanic Affairs Project, Towards Justice, Nov. 21, 2019 "Pursuant to a settlement of Hispanic Affairs Project, et al. v. Scalia , 15-cv-01562 (D.D.C.), a group of sheepherders, some of the lowest paid workers in the American economy, have convinced...

Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 183 / Friday, September 20, 2019 "The Department of Labor (Department or DOL) is amending its regulations governing the certification of agricultural labor or services to be performed by temporary foreign workers...

OFLC, Aug. 27, 2019 " OFLC Announces New H-2A Application Forms and Schedule for Electronic Filing in the Foreign Labor Application Gateway System The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced changes to the forms and the online...

Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 144 / Friday, July 26, 2019 "The Department of Labor (Department or DOL) proposes to amend its regulations regarding the certification of temporary employment of nonimmigrant workers employed in temporary or seasonal...

This document is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on 07/26/2019. "The Department of Labor (Department or DOL) proposes to amend its regulations regarding the certification of temporary employment of nonimmigrant workers employed...