What H-2A Application Process means to ag employers

The H-2A application process involves several key steps for agricultural employers seeking to hire temporary foreign workers. Employers must first file an H-2A application with the Department of Labor, detailing the terms and conditions of employment and demonstrating a shortage of available U.S. workers. The application is reviewed for completeness and compliance, and employers must conduct positive recruitment efforts to hire U.S. workers before certification. Once certified, the employer can proceed with filing a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to bring the foreign workers to the U.S.