Every year, employers look to the H-2B program to solve real staffing gaps, and every year, the rules shift just enough to change the outcome. At Farmer Enterprises, our role is to help employers stay ahead of those shifts, not react to …

As we move into 2026, one thing is clear: uncertainty in the immigration and labor landscape isn’t going away. For employers who rely on seasonal and temporary labor, particularly through the H‑2B program, the stakes have never been higher.
In …

For years, the H-2B visa program has been the backbone of seasonal staffing for landscaping companies. But recent developments from USCIS and the Department of Labor have made one thing clear: H-2B, especially supplemental visas, can no longer be treated …

If you hire H-2 workers to operate commercial motor vehicles in the United States—this is a big update, and it’s effective immediately. 

The U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey, Mexico has implemented additional screening requirements for visa applicants who will be driving commercial vehicles in the U.S. That includes many job titles …

Hospitality hiring is moving fast — and the rules aren’t getting any simpler.
If you’re managing one hotel, you feel it. If you’re managing ten, you’re living it.
In 2026, operators are going to be judged on two things at the …

The H-2 visa programs—both H-2A for agricultural labor and H-2B for non-agricultural seasonal work—are lifelines for many industries facing critical labor shortages. But as demand for seasonal and temporary workers grows, so does the number of third-party agencies, recruiters, …