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Our H-2A News Blog is designed to keep you up to date with all the happenings in our company, the H-2A Program, and the H-2A community. We hope you come back often.
New DOL Rule Changes How AEWRs are Calculated for H-2A Workers
Learn about big changes announced on H-2A Program wages. Get the details on how the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will implement an Interim Final Rule that reshapes how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) is calculated, and what that means for your current and future H-2A employees.
Introducing Our New H-2A Case Managers: Streamlining Your Experience with USA Farm Labor
Our clients talk and we listen. We’ve redesigned our H-2A Program team works to better serve you. Our new H-2A Case Managers will assist with every step of the certification process, including managing communications with government agencies on your behalf, and applying best practices that make our 99.9% approval rate no surprise.
State of the Company: A Look Back at 2024 and Looking Forward to 2025
2024 was an exciting year for USA Farm Labor, one of the leading H-2A Program agencies, and we’re looking forward to an even better 2025. Read about the biggest highlights from 2024, including how our clients score us across a range of factors, and look ahead at some of our plans for continual improvements in 2025.
H-2A Success Profile: Jeff Stamer Farms Partnership
Years before his passing, Jeff Stamer enlisted USA Farm Labor's services for his H-2A program needs. Today, his farm is thriving. Meet Laura Girodat, Financial Operations Manager for Jeff Stamer Farms Partnership, to learn more about how the business uses the H-2A Program and leans on USA Farm Labor’s expert team to solve their farm labor challenges.
What Are NODs? Breaking Down The Most Common Deficiencies Flagged by the Department of Labor.
Getting a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) isn’t uncommon in the H-2A Program. Find out the most common reasons the DOL issues NODs, the difference types, tips for replying, and how USA Farm Labor can help simplify the process for you.
Farmers, H-2A, and Employee Taxes: What You Need to Know
USA Farm Labor fields many questions about the H-2A Program and taxes. Get the details you need to know about the unique tax rules and requirements for your H-2A employees, your obligations as an H-2A employer, and how we can help.
A Breakdown of the H-2A Timeline
Applying for a Labor Certificate in order to hire seasonal H-2A employees can be a game-change but it’s a time-sensitive process. Get a detailed summary of the H-2A Program process timeline, key steps, and how USA Farm Labor can guide you every step of the way.
A Look at H-2A and DOL Audits: What to Know and How to Prepare
Like most government-run visa programs, the H-2A Visa Program is subject to audits. But, that shouldn't scare you away from harnessing the power of this unique work visa program to source your ag workforce. Learn more about Department of Labor (DOL) audits, what it means for your farm or agribusiness, and how USA Farm Labor can help.
What is the Adverse Effect Wage Rate? And How it Impacts Your Farm or Agribusiness.
One of the areas of the H-2A Program we’re asked about most often by our clients is the Adverse Effect Wage Rate, or AEWR. Get a break down of the AEWR, how these wage rates are calculated, and what this all means for your seasonal workforce.
USA Farm Labor is Heading to the Big Iron Farm Show
The Big Iron Farm and Construction Show is one of the biggest ag events of the year, and USA Farm Labor, one of the leading H-2A agencies, wouldn’t miss it. Learn more about the event and the team members representing us at the show!