Debarment in the H-2A program refers to the prohibition of an employer, agent, or attorney from participating in the program due to substantial violations of the program's requirements. This action is taken by the Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) or Wage and Hour Division (WHD) when an entity fails to comply with material terms of the temporary agricultural labor certification, such as not paying required wages or displacing U.S. workers. Once debarred, the entity is barred from filing future applications for H-2A workers for a specified period, typically up to three years. Debarment is intended to maintain the integrity of the H-2A program and ensure compliance with its regulations.
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