What rights do seasonal agricultural workers have?

In my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a seasonal agricultural worker who wishes to return to Mexico after working on an H-2A visa. 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 attorney ... Read more

Eligible countries for H-2A and H-2B visas in 2015

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced that citizens of 68 countries are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs in 2015. The H-2A visa program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States for temporary agricultural employment. The ... Read more

Countries eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas designated for 2013

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced that they have identified 59 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B programs in the coming year. The H-2A program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States for temporary agricultural employment. The ... Read more

Countries eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas designated for 2011

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State have identified 53 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B programs in the coming year. The H-2A program ... Read more

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