If you’re a Farm Labor Contractor, getting seasonal H-2A program labor in time for your busy season is critical. USA Farm Labor helps hundreds of FLCs and our FLC filing is open through August 1st. Find out about the benefits of this filing window, the advantages of working with USA Farm Labor, and how to get your app process started to get your much-needed farm labor by February or March 2027.

The H2A Visa Program doesn’t limit the number of Temporary Labor Certifications per ag employer but there are specific eligibility and need justification requirements that must be met to meet H2A compliance. Even if you have a crop app, you might be eligible for temporary, seasonal labor to address the increased workload when your cattle come in from pasture during the colder months.

H-2A Program employers face ongoing challenges. Changes in H-2A rules and regulations. Inefficient government processes and delays. USA Farm Labor has been an advocate to remove obstacles and affect positive change to make participation easier, more efficient, and less risky. Learn about recent advocacy efforts to address visa processing challenges and get driving requirement clarification.

Ag employers using the H2A Program are facing increasing enforcement and scrutiny across all areas of H2A compliance. A major shift in how 1-9 violations are categorized means what were minor, correctable mistakes on I-9 forms may now be immediately fineable offenses. Find out common mistakes and get self-audit tips to protect yourself and minimize your risk.

H-2A employers have to meet many requirements to participate in the H-2A visa program. The H-2A program involves several government agencies and the way they enforce these rules and regulations is by conducting audits. Find out the most common violations found, what to expect if you’re selected for an audit, and get a self-audit checklist to always be audit-ready.

H2A compliance isn’t a one-time thing. Throughout the season, ag employers must comply with H2A rules and regulations to minimize their risk. Get a list of H2A compliance best practices and understand the consequences of non-compliance, so you can always be audit-ready.

‍The H-2A Visa Program is a lifesaver for ag business, providing much-needed skilled, seasonal farm labor. Despite great planning and good training, worker conflicts may crop up. Get tips for how to handle these situations promptly, fairly, and effectively while maintaining H-2A compliance.

The H2A Visa Program is essential to U.S. farm and ag businesses. Effectively managing H2A employees starts with comprehensive onboarding when they arrive. But you also need to provide day-to-day structure and consistency to maximize their performance. Get best practices and a step-by-step guide on how to manage your H2A employees for productivity, efficiency, worker satisfaction, and compliance.

U.S. farm and ag businesses depend on the H-A program for seasonal, skilled foreign ag labor. But are you prepared to set new H-2A employees up for success from day one? Get tips on what H-2A employers need to do before workers arrive as well as a complete onboarding plan to ensure a smooth transition, maximum productivity, and ongoing compliance.

Since the Interim Final Rule was introduced October 1, 2025, with limited guidance, it has led to confusion amongst H-2A employers, SWAs, and DOL. Get clarity and actionable tips to stay compliant based on key takeaways from the National Council of Agricultural Employers’ (NCAE) recent webinar, as well as USA Farm Labor’s recommendations.