Which countries are eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas in 2021?

Official announcement of countries eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas in 2021.

In my Immigration Consultation® column this week, I report on the countries that will be eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa program in 2021. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in the Federal Register the list of countries that are eligible for H-2A visas ... Read more

What is an H-2A visa and how do I apply for it?

Agricultural Field

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to work temporarily in the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive the best advice and ... Read more

Which countries are eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas in 2019?

In my Immigration Consultation® column this week, I report on which countries the U.S. Government designated as eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas in 2019. Here is the column: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in the Federal Register which countries have been designated as eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas in ... Read more

Countries eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas designated for 2018

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced in the Federal Register that citizens of 83 countries are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs in 2018. The H-2A visa program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to ... Read more

What rights do seasonal farm workers have if an employer mistreats them?

In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week, I explain the rights that seasonal farmworkers have if an employer mistreats them. Here's the column: If there's one thing that makes my blood boil, it's when unscrupulous people take advantage of immigrants - and unfortunately, there are plenty of those types of people. From individuals like notarios ... Read more

Which countries are eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas in 2016?

In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week, I write about the federal government's recent announcement naming the countries eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas in 2016. Each case is different. Please consult with an immigration attorney for personalized legal advice before beginning any proceedings. This is the column: ... Read more

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