Holiday floral product producer to pay $1.85 million to settle H-2B wage case
A federal court ordered Continental Floral Greens to pay back wages and damages to nearly 700 migrant and seasonal workers hired through the H-2B visa program.
USCIS selects H-1B registrations; new fee and processing rules in effect
The agency has selected petitioners for the visas that allow employers to hire foreign temporary skilled workers. New process includes higher fees and more.
H-1B filing period brings higher fees, other changes
As the next registration date approaches, prepare for higher fees, a fraud crackdown, new organizational accounts and more.
Pilot program launched for H-1B visa revalidation program
The US State Department aims to test its ability to resume domestic visa renewals and cut wait times for an initial 20,000 applicants.
Legislation aims to remove fish processors from H-2B cap
A proposed bill would exempt seafood processing workers from the limits on H-2B visas, allowing processors to fully staff their operations during harvest season.
The US nearly doubles number of H-2B visas for fiscal 2024
An additional 64,716 visas for temporary nonagricultural workers will be added to the congressionally mandated amount available each year.
Farm labor contractor debarred from H-2A program following widespread violations
The US Department of Labor has banned the provider from the program for three years, and urges clients to ensure their suppliers comply with regulations.
DHS proposes changes to modernize H-1B rule
The planned modifications would increase efficiency, reduce fraud, improve processes and “give beneficiaries more choice between legitimate job offers.”
H-2B visa cap met
USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for the first half of fiscal year 2024.
116 Canadian employers in breach of TFWP rules, fines total $1.5 million
Some 6% of participating employers were found to be out of compliance based on an Employment and Social Development Canada inspection; 93 faced monetary penalties.
