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The Department of Labor Announces Additional Guidance for the H-2A Program in Washington State for Non-Range Occupations; Compliance with District Court Order

Recorded by ImmigrationClock from DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification announcements, published May 16, 2025.

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Announcement
Published
May 16, 2025
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None stated
Source checked
Aug 2, 2026
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The Department of Labor Announces Additional Guidance for the H-2A Program in Washington State for Non-Range Occupations; Compliance with District Court Order

Consistent with the modified order in the case Familias Unidas Por La Justicia, the Department is providing this notice that all relevant employers employing workers in a specific crop or agricultural activity must offer and pay the applicable active prevailing piece rate wage for work performed in...

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  • This is an agency announcement. It records what the agency said — the legal instrument, and the detail of how it applies, are published separately. (classification: announcement)
  • The document names H-2A temporary agricultural. It may identify others — read the original to be sure. (impact.stated (unspecified))

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Visa categoriesH-2A temporary agricultural

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