🌾Department of Labor Rescinds H-2A Labor Certification FAQ
Notification of Rescission of Frequently Asked Question Issued on July 22, 2011
Summary
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the Department of Labor (DOL or the Department) provides notice that it is rescinding a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) issued by the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) on July 22, 2011, prohibiting employers from filing a single temporary agricultural labor certification to hire nonimmigrant workers under the H-2A visa classification into the United States after the first date of need.
Agencies
- Labor Department
- Employment and Training Administration
Business Impact
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The rescission of the FAQ regarding H-2A labor certification simplifies the process for employers, allowing them to file a single certification for multiple, staggered dates of need instead of multiple applications. This change reduces administrative burdens for employers and could streamline the hiring of foreign agricultural workers.