FELS H-2A Program Partner Worker and Farmer Labor Association Offering On-Line Education

Thinking about using the H-2A visa program to ensure labor stability? This series breaks down the fundamentals in clear, plain language—so you…

DOL Issues Rule for New Farm Visa Wage Standard

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued an interim final rule (IFR) implementing a new wage standard for the the H-2A agricultural worker temporary…

H-2A Wage Rules Change (Again): A Win for Growers… But Your Documentation Game Still Matters

Attention FELS members! H-2A wages just shifted again... it's a welcome relief, but not a free pass. This quick article from our member benefit partner,…

Agricultural Personnel Management Association H-2A Certificate Program Begins August 13

Ag Personnel Management Association's H-2A Certificate Program offers an in-depth learning opportunity about the H-2A temporary agricultural worker visa…

DOL Seeks to Rescind H-2A “Worker Protection” Rule

On June 30, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed to rescind its 2024 Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United…

DHS Publishes Final H-2A Rule

On December 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized H-2A program rules first published as a proposed rule in September 2023. DHS…

2025 Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Effective 12/16

The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) published Adverse Effective Wage Rates for employers using the H-2A temporary agricultural employee visa…