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First Time Ever: Max Number Of H-2B Visas Released In One Announcement
This past Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a joint temporary final rule to release an additional 64,716 H-2B visas for seasonal non-agricultural workers for the upcoming year. For the first time ever, DHS has released the maximum number of additional H-2B visas in a single announcement for ...
Two Leading H-2B Consulting Firms Merge
másLabor, a leading provider of comprehensive services for employers participating in the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs, has announced a merger with AgWorks H2, LLC, a Georgia-based H-2A and H-2B consulting firm that ranks among the nation’s top providers. One benefit of the merger is economy of scale. Together, ...
H-2B: 35,000 More Visas Being Released To Answer Demand
It should enable more H-2B workers into the country by early May. It’s no April Fool’s Day joke. The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) reported that yesterday the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a joint temporary final rule to release an additional 35,000 H-2B visas for seasonal non-agricultural ...
A New Voice For Issues Facing The Lawn & Landscape Industry
The National Association of Landscape Professionals launches a digital advocacy program to address legislation targeting gas-powered equipment, H-2B, and more. In an era of increased legislation targeting the landscape industry, a new digital advocacy program called Voices for Healthy Green Spaces has been launched by the National Association of Landscape ...
Record High H-2B Demand; Less Than 25% Chance To Receive Workers
In an already difficult labor market, landscape companies currently have less than a 25% chance to access much-needed guest workers through the H-2B program. This news comes from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) who released an Action Alert on Wednesday. According to NALP, the Department of Labor (DOL) ...
Latest On Supplemental H-2B Visas From NALP
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has been working closely with Capitol Hill to get the H-2B supplemental 22,000 visa rule published as soon as possible. In late April, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) reached a deal to lift the existing 66,000 ...
