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The American Immigration Council (AIC) recently published a special report, The Expanding Role of H-2A Workers in U.S. Agriculture, analyzing U.S. Department of Labor data to show increasing reliance on certified H-2A workers in American food production.
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Additional Information: Established in 1987, the AIC is the public policy advocacy partner of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, collaborating with diverse stakeholders including policymakers, grassroots organizations and immigrant communities to advance results-driven solutions to the challenges facing immigrants and communities throughout the United States.
BAL Analysis: The AIC report’s findings highlight the significant impact of H-2A workers on the agricultural sector, their role in keeping U.S. farms running and the urgent issues H-2A workers face. The U.S. Department of Labor finalized the Farmworker Protection Rule in April including protections that increase transparency in the application process, allow workers to engage in collective action, establish standards for termination and prohibit employers from withholding workers’ passports and immigration documents. The rule is scheduled to take effect on June 28.
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This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.
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