Federal Agencies, Agency Memos & Announcements

USCIS Grants One-Time Accommodation for Sheepherders in H-2A Status

12/31/09 AILA Doc. No. 10010461. Business Immigration, H-2A Agricultural Worker
On 12/31/09, USCIS announced that it would allow H-2A workers in the sheepherding industry more time to fully transition to the three-year limitation of stay requirements under the agency’s final rule that became effective on 1/17/09. This exemption does not impact other H-2A categories.
Cite as AILA Doc. No. 10010461.