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Dairy Farm Workers and H-2A Classification USCIS Memo

USCIS has issued new guidance clarifying that dairy farm labor qualifies for H-2A agricultural classification, effective June 17, 2026. The policy emphasizes case-by-case review of temporary need and scrutinizes consecutive petitions that may suggest ongoing employment.

June 19, 2026

New Rule on Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed reinstating and modifying its 2021 framework for determining employee versus independent contractor status under the FLSA, extending the analysis to FMLA and MSPA—potentially impacting immigration sponsors, agricultural employers, and multistate workforce compliance practices.

February 28, 2026