Tag: H-2B

Need H-2B Assistance? NALP Forms Partnership With másLabor

The National Association of Landscape Professionals has formed a strategic provider relationship with másLabor the nation’s leading provider of comprehensive services for employers participating in the H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs.

NALP Dates To Know: H-2B Town Hall & Awards Of Excellence Deadline

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) will be hosting H-2B Town Halls starting in May; and don't miss the Awards of Excellence deadline!
H-2B

Proposed Rule Would Increase H-2B Application Fees By 135%

USCIS will continue to accept H-2B petitions for workers filing under the Haiti, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras allotment, as well as those who are exempt from the congressionally mandated cap.

First Time Ever: Max Number Of H-2B Visas Released In One Announcement

This past Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a joint temporary final rule to release an additional 64,716 H-2B visas for seasonal...

Two Leading H-2B Consulting Firms Merge

másLabor, a leading provider of comprehensive services for employers participating in the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs, has announced a merger with AgWorks...
H-2B employees

H-2B: 35,000 More Visas Being Released To Answer Demand

It should enable more H-2B workers into the country by early May. It's no April Fool's Day joke. The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP)...
Voices For Healthy Green Spaces

A New Voice For Issues Facing The Lawn & Landscape Industry

The National Association of Landscape Professionals launches a digital advocacy program to address legislation targeting gas-powered equipment,  H-2B, and more. In an era of increased...
H-2B

Record High H-2B Demand; Less Than 25% Chance To Receive Workers

In an already difficult labor market, landscape companies currently have less than a 25% chance to access much-needed guest workers through the H-2B program....
H-2B

Latest On Supplemental H-2B Visas From NALP

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has been working closely with Capitol Hill to get the H-2B supplemental 22,000 visa rule published as...
Legislative

H-2B Frustrations? Wary Of Green Reforms? Let Your Voice Be Heard During NALP Legislative...

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) needs your help in advocating for landscape industry issues in their Legislative Days virtual event. To support...
H-2B employees

H-2B: An Employer Perspective

This article is presented in conjunction with “H-2B: The Basics” and “H-2B: The FEWA Perspective.” Finding employees has become one of the biggest issues in...
H-2B visa

H-2B: The FEWA Perspective

This article is presented in conjunction with “H-2B: An Employer Perspective.” The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of 1952, as amended, designates categories of foreign...
Turf Spring 2021 Issue

Turf Spring 2021 Issue

Editor's Letter: We Can Be Heroes Right now I feel like a superhero. I feel nearly invincible. Why? Because I’ve gotten my first COVID vaccination...
Visa

Employers Flood The DOL With H-2B Visa Applications: This Week’s Industry News

Want to keep up with the latest news in lawn care and landscaping? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings...
Legislative Day 2017

Stay Engaged In Defending Your Green Industry Livelihood

Take advantage of lawmakers’ August recess to tell your story once again.
Capital Hill

Industry Needs Permanent Fixes to H-2B Visa Program

Green industry pros urged to tell their stories and push for returning worker exemption during NALP’s Day on the Hill visits.
Visa

DHS Increases Number of H-2B Visas by 15,000: This Week’s Industry News

Want to keep up with the latest news in lawn care and landscaping? Check back every Thursday for a quick recap of recent happenings...
Capital Hill

Industry to USCIS: Immediate Action Needed on H-2B Visa Limit

We seem to be living in two different worlds — the one in Washington, D.C., where “political posturing” reigns and the other, which is...
E-Verify: What It Is and What It May Become

E-Verify: What It Is and What It May Become

It's important for contractors to understand what's happening to E-Verify and how it will affect them.
Taking it a Step at a Time

Like A Boss: Solving Labor Shortages With Employee Referrals

One New Jersey business owner says that finding labor is like kissing frogs — and you just may have to kiss a lot of them.
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Firewise Landscaping

Expert advice on designing and maintaining reduced-risk landscapes in an era of extreme wildfires.
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Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry

Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.

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