Global Mobility Lawyer: DOL Plans “Emergency Agency” to Approve H-2A Visas

In an article published in Global Mobility Lawyer, Partner Rachel Beardsley discusses how employment-based immigration can help address workforce shortages in the US agricultural sector. As visa processing delays grow and enforcement actions increase, employers are looking for lawful and reliable ways to meet critical labor needs.

Rachel outlined several immigration pathways available to agricultural employers, including TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals, H-1B visas for professional roles and H-2A and H-2B visas for seasonal work. She underscored the importance of proactive immigration planning as policy changes continue under the current administration and labor demand remains high across farming, dairy and meatpacking operations.

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