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Sep 5, 2009, H-2A Proposed Regulations Published 09-04-09

Information about proposed H-2A regulation changes published 09-04-09

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May 15, 2009, AgJOBS reintroduced in House and Senate

AgJOBS bill reintroduced in House and Senate on 05/14/09

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May 14, 2009, AgJOBS Re-Introduced

AgJOBS bill reintroduced -- would provide steady and reliable workforce for American farmers

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Mar 17, 2009, USDOL Announces Intent to Freeze New H-2A Regulations

Memo from NGA on Secretary Solis' announcement to suspend H-2A changes effective 01/17/09

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May 13, 2008, Emergency Agriculture Relief Act of 2008 (EARA)

Current AgJOBS compromise -- Emergency Agriculture Relief Act on the table

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Apr 11, 2008, NCAE Guidance for H-2A Comments

NCAE issues guidance for comments on the proposed H-2A regulations

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Mar 31, 2008, USCIS Extends H-2A Comment Period

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services extends H-2A comment period to April 14, 2008

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Mar 25, 2008, H-2A Comment Period Extended

H-2A employers have until April 14 to comment on proposed regulatory changes

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