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H-2B Visa Cap Relief Announcement and End-of-Season Reminders 

On November 3, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its intent to release the maximum number of visas permitted…

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Off Target: Why Trigger-Happy H-2A Reform is Bad Policy

The Biden Administration has released four (4) different H-2A rules in the last year (two in operation now, two currently…

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Three Critical Things you Should Know About the H-2B Program

The H-2B visa program is capped at 66,000 visas per year—33,000 for workers who begin employment in the first half…

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Important Update: Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) Obligations

The law goes into effect on January 1, 2024, and requires Minnesota employers to offer paid leave to employees. A…

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How to Integrate Visa Workers into your Existing Team

From Edward Silva, CEO at másLabor A question we hear often at másLabor: “How do I integrate visa workers into…

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Safety First: PPE for H-2A and H-2B Workers

FROM EDWARD SILVA, CEO AT MÁSLABOR What is PPE? For those in the agricultural industry, PPE might include gloves, boots,…

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Thinking about Starting a Landscaping Business?

From Edward Silva, CEO at másLabor There’s more to consider than just the upfront costs and equipment. Your biggest challenge:…

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Three Common Myths about Hiring International Visa Labor

From Edward Silva, CEO at másLabor Myth 1: Language barriers are a big hurdle. This is a common concern, but…

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H-2A Notice: Potential Government Shutdown

The potential implications of a shutdown on H-2A applications As you’ve undoubtedly heard through various media reports, the U.S. is…

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H-2B Notice: Potential Government Shutdown

The potential implications of a shutdown on H-2B applications As you’ve undoubtedly heard through various media reports, the U.S. is…

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The Benefits of H-2A: Mutually Beneficial for Both Farmers and Workers

From Edward Silva, CEO at másLabor The benefits of H-2A extend far beyond filling tough-to-fill seasonal roles for American farmers.…

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Five Tips for Embarking on your H-2A Journey

From Edward Silva, CEO at másLabor 1. Start early: The H-2A process can take several months. Initiate paperwork in advance.…

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