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09/04/2026

We're looking forward to our Fall conference scheddule and meetings! Need a speaker? Contact details in the comments.

08/11/2026

Congress Moves Toward Temporary Funding as H-2B Employers Await Visa Relief. We will continue to advocate for the release of 64,716 supplemental visas while continuing our push for certified seasonal employer cap relief. Read more on our website

Over the weekend, the Senate passed a temporary spending bill, or Continuing Resolution (CR), to fund the federal government through Dec. 11, 2026. In late July, the House passed its […]

08/07/2026

Visit the FEWA booth when we attend and exhibit during these fall 2026 conferences and trade shows:

Oct. 18-22, IPPS Southern Region in Houston
Nov. 8-11 National Association of Landscape Professionals Elevate in Tampa, Florida.

See more on the Events page of the FEWAglobal.org website and we look forward to seeing you this fall!

08/04/2026

The Employment and Training Administration published a Federal Register notice (announcing the Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) for the employment of all non-range H-2A job opportunities. Find the new rates by state here.

AEWRs are the minimum wage rates the Department of Labor has determined must be offered, advertised in recruitment, and paid by employers to H-2A workers and workers in corresponding employment for a particular occupation and area so that the wages and working conditions of workers in the United States similarly employed will not be adversely affected. Read more at link in first comment.

07/07/2026

For many H-2 workers, receiving a visa interview approval is the final step before traveling to the United States. However, some workers may be informed by a U.S. Consular Officer that their application has been placed in Administrative Processing. Read the NEWS post on our website explaining what this is and how it affect employers and workers.

07/01/2026

The FEWA Foundation is accepting applications for the 2026 Foundation Scholastic Scholarship. We encourage FEWA members to identify a son or daughter of your employees and workers for this scholarship opportunity.

Applications must be submitted by July 15. Information regarding eligibility requirements and the application process can be found on the FEWA website.

06/22/2026

For Taelor Fletcher, helping employers navigate the complexities of the H-2 visa process is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a real difference in the success of FEWA members and their businesses. Read about Taelor and her family--husband Micheal and sons Jayce and Brayden--in our June Family of FEWA feature. https://fewaglobal.org/?p=2757&preview=true

06/17/2026

The House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee has released its 2027 Department of Homeland Security funding bill, and it contains an important victory for seasonal employers that rely on the H-2B program.

Included in the legislation is Certified Seasonal Employer (CSE) language that the H-2B Workforce Coalition has been advocating for over the past several years. The provision would provide cap relief for employers with a demonstrated history of participation in the H-2B program.

Specifically, employers that received labor certifications during 2022 - 2026 would be eligible to receive H-2B positions 2027 that are exempt from the annual visa cap, up to the highest number of positions for which they were certified during any one of those previous five fiscal years.

The House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee has released its Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, and it contains an important victory for seasonal employers that rely […]

06/15/2026

If your business depends on seasonal labor, waiting until the last minute to prepare for the H-2B visa process can be costly. That's why FEWA Chief Operating Officer Arnulfo Hinojosa recently hosted a webinar, "H-2B Filing Fatigue: How to Reduce Costs & Complexity," designed to help employers begin planning now for the 2027 H-2B season. The webinar is available to watch on demand and provides valuable insights for businesses that rely on temporary foreign workers. Link in comments.

05/22/2026

Are you or anyone you know looking for a job? FEWA is hiring an office associate!