H-2A: What to Do When DOL Inspects

H-2A: What to Do When DOL Inspects [post_date]https://www.youtube.com/embed/YvxnS7Jb2PsJoin us for Webinar Wednesdays, each month of 2021. This informative webinar will focus on “H-2A: Five Things to Do When the Department of Labor Comes Knocking” hosted by attorney Kyle Farmer. He discusses what to expect when the Department of Labor contacts you to investigate your H-2A…

Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Dreamers

Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Dreamers [post_date] The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of Dreamers on June 18, 2020, ruling that the Trump administration cannot end DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The DACA program protects young people who were brought to the United States as children and shields them from…

New Work Visa Restrictions Through 2020

New Work Visa Restrictions Through 2020 [post_date] President Trump signed an executive order on June 22 that will suspend new work visas through the end of 2020. The new restrictions are effective June 24 and expand on the 60-day green card suspension Trump ordered in April, which is set to expire June 23. The original suspension was…

What Are the DACA Qualifications?

What Are the DACA Qualifications? [post_date] What is DACA? Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a temporary program that affords relief to some people who were brought to the United States as children. With DACA, qualified recipients receive a renewable two-year protection from deportation and employment authorization. Here are some quick facts about the…

TN Visa Career Categories and Jobs List

TN Visa Career Categories and Jobs List [post_date] The TN visa was created as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to allow professionals to work more easily in North America. This visa type is only available to the careers and jobs specified in NAFTA, and is not available to all professional workers….

How to Apply for DACA

How to Apply for DACA [post_date] The road to lawful status — and even citizenship — for individuals who have called the U.S. home nearly their entire lives has been bumpy. Originally initiated by President Obama via executive order, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was challenged by President Trump and then again…

I-601 vs I-601A Waivers: Which Is Right?

I-601 vs I-601A Waivers: Which Is Right? [post_date] Many situations can make an individual inadmissible to enter the United States, but in some cases an applicant can petition for a waiver to be allowed to enter or to adjust their status to permanent residency. The USCIS I-601A and I-601 waivers are available to help eligible…

Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Farm Workforce Modernization Act [post_date] BackgroundOn October 30, 2019, Congresswoman Lofgren (D. CA), introduced H.R. 4916, also known as the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (The Bill). The Bill is being touted as a desperately needed bill that reforms the H-2A Visa Program. While there are good aspects to The Bill, the reality is it would…

H-2A Visa Process and Requirements Guide

H-2A Visa Process and Requirements Guide [post_date] The H-2A visa allows farms and agricultural operations to bring in foreign-born farmworkers temporarily. Most commonly, this visa is used to hire temporary workers for harvest time or planting, though livestock producers who need help on the range can also use the H-2A process to hire workers year-round. …

#5 Fastest Growing Company in Aggie 100

#5 Fastest Growing Company in Aggie 100 [post_date]https://farmerlawpc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/LinkedIn-WHOOP.mp4October 22, 2021 – Farmer Law PC of Austin, TX is among the top 100 companies from around the world selected for the 17th annual Aggie 100 which honors the fastest-growing companies owned by former students of Texas A&M University. Farmer Law was recognized as number 5 with…