SEASONAL Act

The SEASONAL Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2705, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of seasonal businesses that rely on temporary foreign workers to meet their labor needs.

The SEASONAL Act aims to provide these businesses with a more streamlined process for hiring foreign workers through the H-2B visa program. This program allows employers to hire non-immigrant workers for temporary, seasonal jobs when there are not enough American workers available to fill the positions.

Specifically, the SEASONAL Act proposes several key changes to the H-2B visa program. One of the main provisions of the bill is to exempt returning workers from the annual cap on H-2B visas. This would allow businesses that have previously employed H-2B workers to bring them back without counting towards the overall visa limit. Additionally, the SEASONAL Act seeks to improve the certification process for employers seeking to hire H-2B workers. The bill would require the Department of Labor to process applications for temporary labor certifications within 14 days, providing businesses with a more efficient and timely approval process. Overall, the SEASONAL Act is designed to support seasonal businesses by making it easier for them to hire the foreign workers they need to operate successfully. By exempting returning workers from the visa cap and streamlining the certification process, this bill aims to alleviate some of the challenges faced by businesses that rely on temporary labor.