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USCIS clarifies that dairy workers may access H-2A visas

  1. Original Date Announced

    June 17, 2026

    USCIS issued Policy Memorandum (PM) 602-0200 to provide guidance on the determination of temporary or seasonal need for H-2A petitions seeking dairy workers. It clarifies that dairying can involve "temporary" or "seasonal" employment needs for purposes of the H-2A classification, and that H-2A dairying petitions are subject to standard H-2A statutory and regulatory requirements. The PM is expected to increase H-2A use by dairy employers who have long pressed for such guidance.

    Trump 2.0 [ID #2317]

    2026.06.17 USCIS - Guidance on Temporary or Seasonal Need for H-2A Petitions for Dairying
  2. Effective Date

    June 17, 2026

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Agencies Affected: USCIS DOL

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