What H-2A Certification means to ag employers

Certification in the H-2A program refers to the process by which the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) verifies that an agricultural employer's request to hire foreign workers meets specific criteria. This involves confirming that there are not enough U.S. workers who are able, willing, qualified, and available to perform the temporary agricultural work. Additionally, the certification ensures that hiring H-2A workers will not negatively impact the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. Once certified, the employer can proceed with the process to bring foreign workers into the U.S. under the H-2A visa program.