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DHS Streamlines the Filing Process for Certain Agricultural Workers

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DHS has finalized a rule, effective October 2, 2025, that simplifies how employers file petitions for temporary agricultural workers. This streamlining is intended to reduce paperwork and processing delays for H-2A visa applications. The change affects farmers and agricultural employers who rely on seasonal foreign labor.
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The Department of Homeland Security is announcing a final rule, effective Oct. 2, 2025, to streamline the filing process for certain temporary agricultural worker petitions.

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