The Departments of Homeland Security and Labor released two听H-2B regulations听April 29 that will affect employers utilizing the H-2B program. The regulations include a final rule determining the wage methodology for temporary non-agricultural workers under the H-2B visa program, and an interim final rule (IFR) that includes a new employer registration process, increased recruitment and oversight, requirements for guaranteed pay, additional fees, and similar payment for corresponding U.S. workers.

On Nov. 20, President Obama addressed the nation to announce sweeping reforms to our current immigration system. Failing to heed the calls of Republicans in the House and Senate, the president once again circumvented the legislative process with executive action. His unilateral and temporary expansion of certain programs jeopardizes a long-term fix to our immigration system that is workable for our economy and national security.听

The DOL announced in its July 3 regulatory agenda that it will be听indefinitely suspending听previous wage calculation methods for H-2B temporary worker visas 鈥� which have been blocked both in federal courts and on Capitol Hill 鈥� and moving forward with its 鈥渆mergency鈥� interim final rule issued in April in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security. The听interim final rule became effective听April 24, when it was issued.

The U.S. Senate voted 68-32 to pass the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (S. 744) on June 27 with language that places a limit on the number of guest worker visas available to the construction industry.

As part of the H-2B Workforce Coalition and in conjunction with Immigration Works, 老牛影视is encouraging members that use H-2B visas to听participate in a survey听on how developments related to the visas are affecting their bottom line.

The Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) March 8 released a听revised I-9 Form.听

The Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) March 8 released a听revised I-9 Form.听