The US Labor Department confirms its 2015 rules for foreign sheep herders are valid

The US Labor Department has officially re-affirmed a 2015 rule about hiring foreign workers for livestock herding. This means the existing process for ranchers to bring in H-2A visa holders for range work remains unchanged and legally sound.

For years, the rules for hiring foreign workers to herd livestock on US ranges have faced legal challenges. This document confirms that the 2015 regulations, which streamlined the process for ranchers, are legally binding. It removes a layer of uncertainty for an industry that relies on these workers.