The U.S. Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security have decided to authorize temporary waivers for in-person interviews for eligible H-2 visa applicants. This applies to both H-2A and H-2B visas.
“Temporarily waiving in-person interviews for H-2 visa applicants streamlines the application process and helps provide steady labor for the agriculture sector during this time of uncertainty,” USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue said in a statement. “H-2 labor is vital to the economy and food security of America – our farmers and producers depend on these workers to continue to feed and clothe the world.”
It is not clear if the State Department action applies to only returning visa holders or if the process will help seed the new visa applicants.
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