H-2A Temporary Agricultural Guest Worker Program

About Statutes

The following materials represent a collection of the federal and Pennsylvania statutes relating to the H-2A program. While the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law makes every effort to update and provide current resources, be aware that statutory language is subject to change.  As a result, the Center offers no warranty or other guarantee regarding the timeliness or accuracy of the information presented.

Federal Statutes

• U.S. Code Title 8, Chapter 12: Immigration and Nationality
• Public Law No: 99-603: Immigration Control Act of 1986
• U.S. Code Title 29, Chapter 20: Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection

Pennsylvania Statutes

1978 Act 93: Seasonal Farm Labor Act

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