DOL OFLC, H-2A Temporary Agricultural Visa Program

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DOL OFFICE OF FOREIGN LABOR CERTIFICATION H-2A Temporary Agricultural Labor Certification Program - Selected Statistics, FY 2014 YTD Applications Received Selected Statistics by Worker Positions Certified YTD Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 4,311 1,316 2,995 Applications Processed Determination YTD Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Top 10 States Total Determinations 3,867 874 2,993 - Certified 3,751 822 2,929 - Denied - Withdrawn Positions Requested 1 Positions Certified Processed Timely2 46 70 17 35 29 35 55,601 19,173 36,428 53,810 18,380 35,430 85.0% N/A 85.0% Top 10 Employers Top States 28% 18% 11% 10% 6% 7% 7% 3% 3% 3% 4% Florida North Carolina Georgia Louisiana California Arizona South Carolina Arkansas Idaho Kentucky Remaining States Florida North Carolina Georgia Louisiana California Arizona South Carolina Arkansas Idaho Kentucky North Carolina Growers Association Fresh Harvest, Inc. Foothill Packing, Inc. Rodrigo Gutierrez-Tapia Western Range Association Tanimura & Antle Fresh Foods, Inc. Overlook Harvesting Company, LLC Clanton Farms, LLC Elkhorn Packing Co., LLC Washington Farm Labor Association 9,842 5,986 5,525 3,643 3,623 3,135 2,066 1,776 1,663 1,535 4,787 861 827 810 782 718 685 650 568 560 1 Positions requested derived from data not publicly disclosed 2 Percent of complete H-2A applications resolved 30 days before the start date of need. A complete H-2A application is defined as one containing all the documentation (e.g., housing inspection report, workers’ compensation, recruitment report) necessary for the OFLC Certifying Officer to issue a final determination 30 days before the start date of need. Data is calculated beginning FY 2014:Q2. All figures are rounded and not audited