US Department of Labor Halts Implementation of H-2B Visa Rule

Summary

The US Department of Labor has been temporarily halted from implementing and enforcing a rule allowing non-agricultural employers to hire foreign workers under the H-2B visa program, following a judicial order issued in February 2012. The rule, which was set to take effect on April 23, 2012, will remain in effect until further action is taken to suspend or nullify the order.