The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced September 20, 2023 a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that will modernize and improve the H-2A temporary agricultural and H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker programs. Through this proposed rule, DHS seeks to strengthen worker protections and the integrity of the H-2 programs and improve program efficiency.
The FEWA team will be reviewing the rules in detail and submitting comments as needed. The proposed rule changes will not have an immediate effect on current H-2A or H-2B applications. You can view the DHS full press release HERE.