Yuma County says federal shutdown is delaying H-2A approvals; board to ask congressional delegation for help County staff reported H-2A visa-processing delays tied to the federal government shutdown are threatening winter harvest operations; the board said it will send a letter to Arizona's congressional delegation requesting assistance to expedite processing and reduce potential crop-loss risks.

The ongoing federal government shutdown is causing significant delays in H-2A visa processing, jeopardizing Yuma County's winter harvest and threatening local food supplies.

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New regulations clarify employer residency for American workers abroad New rules define American employer criteria for employment outside the United States.

Indiana's Senate Bill 371 could redefine the rules for workers abroad, offering clarity and protections for those employed by American companies outside the U.S.

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Idaho committee introduces bills on divestment and agriculture worker program Committee moves to introduce legislation on foreign investment and a year-round agriculture worker program.

Idaho's House Committee has just passed groundbreaking legislation aimed at divesting state funds from foreign adversaries and introducing a year-round agricultural guest worker program to tackle labor shortages.

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