Immigrant Daily

Changes to the H2A LC Process: DOLs Advance Copy of Public Briefings Announcement

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has issued an advance copy of the notice announcing that it has scheduled three public briefings to educate stakeholders, program users, and other interested members of the public on changes to the H-2A program made by the Final Rule and on applying for H2A temporary labor certifications under the new regulations using ETA Form 9142.

On February 12, 2010, the DOL amended the H2A regulations governing the certification of temporary employment of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal agricultural employment. The amendment provides for enhanced enforcement under the H2A program requirements when employers fail to meet their obligations and makes changes to the Application for Temporary Employment Certification, ETA Form 9142. The Final rule will become effective on March 15, 2010.

For full information, please click: http://federalregister.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2010-03282_PI.pdf