USCIS/DOS Announcement on Launch of e-Approval for H-2A Petitions

USCIS and DOS launched e-Approval for H-2A petitions, through which beginning 5/11/16, USCIS will send approvals for H-2A petitions to DOS by the end of the next business day, in the place of a Form I-797 approval notice. Consular posts can then process an H-2A and conduct any required interview.