U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Proposes Rule Affecting both the H-2A and H-2B Programs
DHS announced its own parallel rulemaking effort addressing both worker protections as well as some procedural changes Last week, the […]
FY2024 H-2B Cap Relief Scenario
Courtesy of our partners at the Seasonal Employment Alliance (SEA) The cap relief strategy for this season will be a
Proposed H-2A Regulatory Changes
U.S. Department of Labor announces additional regulatory changes to the H-2A program This new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) comes
Notice: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Wage Rates
The vast majority of H-2A applications are not subject to this wage methodology As previously communicated, on June 16, 2023,
Who Can Utilize the H-2A Program?
From Edward Silva, CEO at másLabor The short answer: *Anyone* in the agricultural space with a temporary or seasonal need
H-2B Program Requirements: Simplified
From Edward Silva, CEO at másLabor Employers must: 1). Demonstrate a temporary need H-2B employers must demonstrate that the need
H-2B Cap Relief and DOL Processing Update
Courtesy of our partners at the Seasonal Employment Alliance DOL processing update Our updated analysis shows the Department of Labor
Widespread Storm Damage Causing Decreased Labor Needs
If your operation has suffered an “Act of God,” you have options The U.S. Department of Labor allows employer(s) to
Every Business Owner’s Least Favorite Word: Compliance
From Edward Silva, CEO, másLabor It’s one of the trickiest, most erratic parts of business. When it comes to H-2A,
What’s an EB-3 Visa?
EB-3 is a visa preference category for employment-based permanent residency