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Tag: H-2B program
Business
Challenges to expect when using the H-2B visa program
The reoccurring complaints of the H2-B visa program include the cost, the time, the paperwork and the unpredictable nature of the program.
December 6, 2018
Business
Questions to ask when evaluating whether to use H-2B for your business
If you are considering trying H-2B next year or in the future, here’s what some landscapers have to say about the different aspects and what to expect.
December 4, 2018
Business
Department of Labor launches H-2B compliance initiative for landscape industry
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has announced it is conducting a nationwide initiative to strengthen compliance with the labor provisions of the H-2B temporary visa program in the landscaping industry.
September 14, 2018
Business
H-2B inconsistencies cause landscaping companies to reconsider labor sources
CoCal Landscape is one of the many businesses that did not receive its H-2B visas this spring and is now looking for ways to hire and keep American workers.
October 6, 2017
Business
Landscapers hit the Hill for Legislative Days
Professionals in the landscaping industry gathered on Capitol Hill to conduct personal meetings with their respective state senators and congressmen. Read more!
July 19, 2017
Business
Department of Homeland Security authorizes 15,000 additional H-2B visas
After lobbying by NALP and other proponents of the H-2B program, the Department of Homeland Security has authorized for 15,000 workers to be added to the cap.
July 17, 2017
Business
As Trump issues orders, landscape group analyzes impact
Eleven days into President Trump’s administration, the lobbying arm of the NALP is trying to keep up with the implications. Read more on Total Landscape Care!
January 31, 2017
Design-Build
The Atlantic takes note of America’s shrinking lawns
The validity of lawns have been questioned for some time in the Southwest, but they are shrinking across the country. Read more on Total Landscape Care!
January 3, 2017
Business
Webinar to focus on risks of relying on federal H-2B program
The Harvest Group, a business consulting firm for landscapers, will play host Aug. 22 to a webinar on the H-2B program. Click for details on registration and more.
August 9, 2016
Business
House panel approves H-2B returning worker exemption
The NALP and AmericanHort consider the H-2B program crucial to the green industry’s success. Click to read more on the exemption approved by the House panel.
June 22, 2016
Business
News roundup: House panel delays DHS budget markup to June 22
Grasshopper Co., manufacturer of zero turn mowers, has won the Dealer’s Choice Award. Click to read this story, H-2B news and more in landscaping.
June 14, 2016
Design-Build
Landscape lobby anticipates key House panel’s June 14 meeting
Groups that lobby for landscapers and nurseries will meet with the House Appropriations Committee this June. The focus? The H-2B visa program. Click for more.
June 10, 2016
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