As an Executive Committee member of the H-2B Workforce Coalition, FEWA joined in support of a letter sent to Appropriations Leaders on H-2B Cap and Regulatory Relief urging them to include an H-2B returning worker exemption, or other meaningful H-2B cap relief, in the...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 16,500 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the early second half of fiscal year (FY) 2023 with start dates from April 1, 2023 to May 14,...
New Rule for Consular Services The Department of State issued a new rule for Consular services today on fees that increases H-2A and H-2B visa application processing by $15 dollars. While it is hard to support any increase, the good news is that $15 is well...
What is the most effective way to implement your seasonal worker program? Streamline Your Approach to Agriculture Labor Management Webinar presented by Arnulfo Hinojosa, Vice President of Federation of Employers and Workers of America (FEWA)Wednesday, March 8,...
H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2023 USCIS has received enough petitions to meet the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for the second half of FY 2023. Feb. 27, 2023 was the final receipt date for new cap-subject H-2B worker petitions requesting an...
The FEWA Foundation is a separate 501(c) 3 corporation for purely charitable causes which operates entirely on donations and grants. Among some of the Foundation’s programs are: Worker Relief Fund - assists workers in dire situations which are typically no fault of...
As 2022 ends, we wanted to provide a year in review and a reminder about the services and benefits you and your workers receive at FEWA. The FEWA Difference As the H-2A and H-2B program continue to grow, you will find many new names offering advice and...
FEWA Foundation’s purpose in awarding scholarships is to provide assistance to children of families involved in diverse workplaces, who aspire to pursue scholastic endeavors post-high school or equivalent. Such assistance and awards are not limited...
FEWA is a nonprofit organization and was formed to provide help for employers and workers to come together to satisfy the great need for a diversified workplace and temporary seasonal labor in the United States. Further, FEWA provides for...
The H-2A Visa Program The H-2A visa program is a viable solution for those in the agriculture and aquaculture industries who experience difficulties hiring the domestic work force they need. Frequently Asked Questions Is My Business Eligible?Is There a Minimum Worker...