Department of Labor Issues Extension of Transition Period of H-2A Visas For Employers Needing Workers after January 1, 2010
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Contributed by: Nicholas Nevarez, Jr.
If you need an H-2A worker after January 1, 2010, the Department of Labor recently altered the rules by which you must play. In short, employers must follow the H-2A Interim Final Rule published on April 16, 2009.
The H-2A Temporary Agricultural Program allows employers who anticipate a shortage of domestic workers to sponsor non-immigrant foreign workers to perform agricultural labor for a temporary or seasonal nature.
The H-2A process is currently being altered at a rapid pace. As such, it is imperative employers be aware of the rules governing the process. The Underwood Law Firm Immigration Section is committed to staying abreast of any changes and/or revisions. For your immigration needs, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Underwood Law Firm Immigration Section at any of our offices located in Amarillo, Hereford, Lubbock, and Pampa.
This column is published for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the author's law firm or its individual partners.
