A group of agricultural organizations, including the FFVA and GFVGA, recently sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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By Clint Thompson A group of agricultural organizations, including the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA) and Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), recently sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The letter focused on the current challenges with H-2A consular processing and what can be done to remedy the situation. “The H-2A program remains encumbered by significant regulatory complexity. Before a single worker arrives, employers must navigate a multi-agency process involving various state agencies, the Department of Labor, the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State,” the letter read. “When any link in this chain weakens, delays cascade across the system, imposing severe operational and financial consequences for growers and their workers. We respectfully request State take action to streamline your portion of the H-2A filing process by expanding interview waivers.” The H-2A program allows U.S. employers or U.S. ...