{"id":36470,"date":"2023-09-19T11:58:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T15:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jesusreyeslaw.com\/?p=36470"},"modified":"2025-11-05T10:37:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T15:37:03","slug":"the-government-publishes-new-regulations-for-the-h-2-visa-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jesusreyeslaw.com\/en\/the-government-publishes-new-regulations-for-the-h-2-visa-program\/","title":{"rendered":"The Government Publishes New Regulations for the H-2 Visa Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">The Department of Homeland Security of the United States has just published a new rule that will change the process of obtaining H-2A and H-2B visas. But what exactly are these visas?<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">H-2 visas are temporary work visas for foreigners that allow them to work in the United States for a limited time. There are two types:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">H-2A: For seasonal agricultural workers. These are acquired by farms or agricultural companies to fill temporary positions in the fields when there are not enough American workers available.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">H-2B: For seasonal non-agricultural workers. These are obtained by companies or employers to complete their payrolls in temporary occupations such as gardening, hospitality, construction, among others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">The main requirements are that the work is temporary, does not displace American workers, and pays the prevailing wage. The employer must request the visa, not the worker.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">Now, the main changes in the new regulations are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"list-disc pl-8 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Increase in maximum length of stay: H-2A workers can remain up to 3 years (previously 1 year) and H-2B up to 2 years (previously 1 year).<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">More flexible application process: Some strict requirements to apply for these visas have been eliminated.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Higher wages: Employers will be required to pay prevailing market wages according to occupation and location.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">More protections for workers: Provisions have been strengthened to ensure workers do not suffer abuse or exploitation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal\">Limits on hiring: The rule allows establishing limits on the number of visas when there is a proven shortage of American workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\">In conclusion, these changes modernize the H-2 program for the benefit of employers and workers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Homeland Security of the United States has just published a new rule that will change the process of obtaining H-2A and H-2B visas. 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