USCIS Temporary Final Rule Partially Extending Rule on H-2A Requirement Changes Due to COVID-19
USCIS temporary final rule which continues to allow H-2A employees whose extension of stay H-2A petitions are supported by valid temporary labor certifications issued by DOL to begin work with a new employer immediately after the extension of stay petition is received by USCIS. The temporary final rule is effective from 8/19/20 through 8/19/23, and applies to H-2A petitions requesting an extension of stay received on or after 8/19/20, but no later than 12/17/20. (85 FR 51304, 8/20/20)
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
8 CFR Parts 214 and 274a
[CIS No. 2672–20; DHS Docket No. USCIS– 2020–0008]
RIN 1615–AC55
Temporary Changes to Requirements Affecting H–2A Nonimmigrants Due To the COVID–19 National Emergency: Partial Extension of Certain Flexibilities
AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
ACTION: Temporary final rule.