H-2A

New federal guidance opens the H-2A program to dairy operations for the first time. Here is what dairy farmers need to know and what comes next.

A federal judge denied the UFW's request to block DOL's 2025 AEWR Interim Final Rule. Here's what the ruling means for H-2A employers and what comes next.

If you run a farm, ranch, orchard, or any agricultural operation that depends on seasonal labor, you already know how hard it is to find reliable workers every year.

H-2A employers are required to provide free housing to workers. Here's a full breakdown of what that means, what DOL expects, and how to stay compliant this season.

As the U.S. government shutdown continues into November 2025, the Department of Labor has resumed processing H-2A and H-2B applications under limited contingency operations.

What employers need to know about the new rule and methodology impacting how DOL determines the AEWR rates.

LCI is partnering with Southern Impact to combine expertise, shared values, and a “relationships first” approach to deliver even greater support and success for H-2B and H-2A clients.

An important step in the labor certification process for H-2 visas is to test the labor market to ensure that there are not qualified U.S. workers available for the position that is being listed.

Struggling with payroll for your H-2 employees? Check out these essential tips to ensure compliance and avoid common mistakes.

USCIS has updated Form I-129 as part of the new H-2 Final Rule, introducing stricter compliance requirements and enhanced worker protections for H-2A and H-2B programs. While the changes aim to improve program integrity, many employers are left with vague guidance and increased risk of denials due to unclear expectations.

DOL has announced their annual update to allowable meal charges as well as updated minimum and maximum travel-related subsistence reimbursements.

In 1996, the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) was enacted to protect workers by establishing standards for employment related to wages, transport, disclosures, and recordkeeping along with any labor contractors to register with the USDOL.