Can I get legal labor and still abide by US immigration laws? The H-2A program allows farmers who employ individuals in the United States to hire foreign employees to fill temporary labor jobs, according to US immigration laws. For the position to qualify with H-2A workers, the employer must: Provide a job that is temporary […]
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Take a Deep Dive Into Business Immigration Law
Types of U.S. Work Visas
Permanent and temporary U.S. work visa options. Many foreign nationals want to work in the United States, and many companies in the US are seeking to grow their pool of talent. This is a list of the most frequently obtained work visas in order to help point readers in the right direction as to which visa, they or their […]
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Are you illegally hiring legal labor?
I-9 Free webinar. If you are an H-2A employer, learn how to be compliant with government requirements and audits- Verify the identity and employment authorization of your team! If you missed our live webinar you can review it here. If you have any additional questions contact us at info@ffbfirm.com or call (770) 422 4241
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Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Background On October 30, 2019, Congresswoman Lofgren (D. CA), introduced H.R. 4916, also known as the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (The Bill). The Bill is being touted as a desperately needed bill that reforms the H-2A Visa Program. While there are good aspects to The Bill, the reality is it would have catastrophic consequences to […]
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Cost of retaining talent
Escalating competition for workers and a shrinking talent pool are coming together, giving employees the advantage in the job market and costing employers thousands of dollars per employee in turnover. Employee Benefit News (EBN) reports that it costs employers 33% of a worker’s annual salary to hire a replacement if that worker leaves. In dollar figures, […]
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DACA Program – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program was created in 2012 through Executive Order, by President Obama to protect certain individuals from deportation and give them legal work authorization. To be eligible for DACA, an individual must meet the following criteria: Came to the U.S. under the age of sixteen (16); Has continuously resided […]
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