Author: U.S. Department of Labor
Date Published: 2010
This fact sheet provides general information concerning the application of the H-2A requirements to the agricultural industry for H-2A applications submitted on or after March 15, 2010. For applications submitted between January 17, 2009 and March 14, 2010, see Fact Sheet 26A. For applications submitted prior to January 17, 2009, see Fact Sheet 26B.
INA authorizes the lawful admission of temporary, nonimmigrant workers (H-2A workers) to perform agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal nature.