Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections

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• Document number: 2023-20123
• Type: Proposed Rule
• Published: September 20, 2023
• Comments close: November 20, 2023
• Agency: Homeland Security Department

Official abstract

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend its regulations affecting temporary agricultural (H-2A) and temporary nonagricultural (H-2B) nonimmigrant workers (H-2 programs) and their employers. This notice of proposed rulemaking is intended to better ensure the integrity of the H-2 programs and enhance protections for workers.

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