Current through September 30, 2024
Section 1626.11 - H-2 agricultural and forestry workers(a) Nonimmigrant agricultural workers admitted to, or permitted to remain in, the United States under the provisions of section 101(a)(15)(h)(ii)(a) of the INA ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(h)(ii)(a) ), commonly called H-2A agricultural workers, may be provided legal assistance regarding the matters specified in paragraph (c) of this section.(b) Nonimmigrant forestry workers admitted to, or permitted to remain in, the United States under the provisions of section 101(a)(15)(h)(ii)(b) of the INA ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(h)(ii)(b) ), commonly called H-2B forestry workers, may be provided legal assistance regarding the matters specified in paragraph (c) of this section.(c) The following matters which arise under the provisions of the worker's specific employment contract may be the subject of legal assistance by an LSC-funded program: (4) Other employment rights as provided in the worker's specific contract under which the nonimmigrant worker was admitted.