ETAFinal Rule
Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States
Labor & WorkplaceAgriculture
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Summary
This regulation sets rules for how much foreign workers on temporary H-2A visas must be paid when doing non-farming jobs in the United States. The government is establishing a methodology to calculate fair wage rates to ensure these temporary workers aren't paid less than American workers doing the same jobs.
Key Points
- 1Applies to H-2A temporary visa holders working in non-agricultural positions, protecting wage standards for both foreign and domestic workers
- 2Establishes a specific formula for calculating the minimum wage these temporary workers must receive based on local labor market conditions
- 3Aims to prevent employers from using cheaper foreign labor to undercut wages for American workers in the same occupations
- 4The public has until December 2, 2025 to submit comments on the proposed methodology before it becomes final
- 5Affects employers who hire temporary foreign workers and potentially impacts workers in rural and specialized labor markets
Key Dates
Published
October 2, 2025
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