On June 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the creation of the Office of Immigration Policy (OIP) within the Office of the Secretary. This new office will strengthen the Department’s ability to coordinate and oversee employment-based immigration programs and policies under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). For years, the DOL has

No certification fee invoices will be issued for H-2A applications certified on or after September 2, 2025, during the suspension period.

No retroactive payment will be required for certifications issued in this period