ETAFinal Rule
Temporary Agricultural Employment of H-2A Foreign Workers in the Herding or Production of Livestock on the Range in the United States
AgricultureLabor & Workplace
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Summary
This regulation allows U.S. farms to temporarily hire foreign workers through the H-2A visa program to help with livestock herding and range production work. The rule makes it easier for agricultural employers to bring in seasonal workers when they cannot find enough domestic workers to fill these specific jobs.
Key Points
- 1Farms can hire temporary foreign workers for herding livestock and range-based agricultural production work when domestic workers are unavailable
- 2The H-2A visa program requires employers to prove they made good-faith efforts to recruit U.S. workers first before hiring foreigners
- 3Foreign workers must be guaranteed the same wages, housing, and working conditions as U.S. workers doing the same job
- 4This rule applies specifically to range and herding operations, which are difficult positions to fill with local workers in rural areas
- 5The regulation aims to help livestock farms meet their labor needs while protecting both foreign and domestic workers from exploitation
Key Dates
Published
January 15, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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