Unlock the complexities of the H-2A program with our comprehensive webinar, "H-2A – Navigating the Maze: Getting the Agricultural Workers You Need Legally." This session will guide you through every step of the process, starting with H-2A 101 to help you understand the essential steps and procedures. You will learn about your employer obligations and compliance requirements to ensure you meet all responsibilities. The webinar will clarify what qualifies as "agricultural" employment under the H-2A program and break down the latest regulations from the DOL and USCIS H-2A final rules. Additionally, you will gain expert tips and strategies for successful implementation. Join us to acquire the knowledge and strategies needed to legally secure the agricultural workforce your business depends on, and navigate the H-2A maze with confidence and expertise.
Speakers: L.J. D’Arrigo and Jarrod Sharp
Leonard J. D’Arrigo (“L. J.”) is a Partner and Leader of the Immigration Practice at Harris Beach, PLLC, where he specializes in corporate and professional immigration, handling a wide range of employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant petitions as well as family-based immigration processes. An active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, L.J. serves on the national Department of Labor Liaison Committee, providing policy insights and trends related to temporary and permanent labor certification applications. He assists diverse employers, including multinational corporations, healthcare organizations, and universities, with obtaining visas for skilled foreign employees and ensuring compliance with immigration regulations. L.J. is renowned for his expertise in the H-2B and H-2A visa processes, managing the largest attorney-led practice in the country for these visas. He frequently speaks at conferences and seminars, sharing his knowledge on immigration and employment issues. Additionally, L.J. was appointed to the Attorney Grievance Committee of the Third Judicial Department of the New York State Supreme Court, where he addresses professional misconduct complaints against attorneys.
Jarrod Sharp is a nationally recognized leader in employment-based immigration, specializing in the processing of H-2B and H-2A visas for agricultural and seasonal employers such as farms, landscape companies, and industries like hospitality, manufacturing, and construction. Joining the largest attorney-managed H-2A and H-2B practice in the country, he guides employers on compliance issues with the Department of Labor and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and provides counsel to other attorneys and organizations on H-2 legislation, policy, and compliance. Jarrod assists employers in navigating the complex maze of H-2A and H-2B regulations, developing successful strategies to meet their seasonal and permanent labor needs. His expertise includes preparing temporary and permanent labor certification applications, USCIS petitions, and handling complex DOL and USCIS audits. Jarrod is a frequent speaker at immigration and employment-related conferences and seminars, Continuing Legal Education programs, and events for various national trade associations.