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ANLA Calls for Action on H-2B Reforms
(posted July 30, 2008)
USCIS Says Cap Already Met for First Half of FY ‘O9.

Click here to read full press release.

Greg Schaan Assumes Presidency of ANLA
(posted July 24, 2008)
Greg Schaan, President and CEO of Imperial Nurseries (CT), assumed the presidency of ANLA during the Annual Meeting in Columbus,OH.

Click here to read full press release.

ANLA/PLANET Respond to H-2B Proposed Regs
(posted July 08, 2008)
ANLA and PLANET submitted joint comments on the Labor Department’s proposed revisions to the H-2B program. The comments addressed benefits and potentially serious problems with the proposal.

To review the joint comments, click here.

Meet Gary Blondell...
(posted July 07, 2008)
Learn more about the person behind the ANLA ad. Click here to visit the page for Gary Blondell of Gary's Gardens!

CHRYSANTHEMUM RUST-PREVENTION IS BEST CURE
(posted June 30, 2008)
Propagators and associations have come together to develop educational resources for growers interested in preventing Chrysanthemum White Rust.

Click here to view or download the PowerPoint presentation.

IMMIGRATION AUDIT GUIDANCE REVISED
(posted June 30, 2008)
With the expected increase in immigration enforcement, ANLA has updated its guidance for employers.

Click here to review the guidance.

BUSH ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES TROUBLING NEW CONTRACTING RULES
(posted June 13, 2008)
The Bush Administration has proposed new rules governing federal contracting and procurement. The rules would require all contracting with the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, or NASA, and many subcontractors/suppliers, to use the E-Verify electronic eligibility verification program. ANLA is analyzing the far-reaching rule.

Click here for a copy.

Feinstein Takes On Dobbs Disinformation
(posted May 22, 2008)
Sen. Feinstein, who is seeking Congressional enactment of emergency temporary legislation to address the farm labor crisis, sent a letter to CNN host Lou Dobbs setting the record straight on distortions of her legislation and the legislative process, featured in recent Dobbs broadcasts.

Click here to view Feinstein’s letter.

DOL PROPOSES H-2B REGULATIONS
(posted May 22, 2008)
The Department of Labor has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the H-2B seasonal, non-agricultural guest worker program. The rule has three main components, including process streamlining, enhanced labor protections/employer penalties, and changes in the definition of what constitutes a “temporary need.” ANLA is carefully reviewing these regulations, and expects to submit in-depth comments. For a copy of DoL’s H-2B NPRM, click here.

Q&A on Light Brown Apple Moth
(posted May 19, 2008)
USDA’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service has published a detailed Q&A paper on the Light Brown Apple Moth, which is the target of an eradication program in California.

ANLA Launches New Visibility Program, Access ANLA
(posted May 14, 2008)
In a tightening economy, if you’re looking for a proven, wise investment to build relationships, knowledge and awareness with new customers, look no further: the Access ANLA program has a visibility opportunity for every marketing budget!

Click here to explore and begin your investment in new customers today.

ANLA Provides Witness for House Guest Worker Program Hearing
(posted May 06, 2008)
The House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing on May 6 to explore whether the H-2A and H-2B guest worker programs give Americans a fair shot at jobs. ANLA was asked to coordinate a witness, and selected John Young, co-chairman of the Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform. Click here to view his written testimony.

ANLA Submits Testimony In Support of H-2B Program
(posted April 16, 2008)
ANLA Executive Vice President Bob Dolibois submitted testimony on behalf of the vertically-integrated green industry to the House Subcommittee on Immigration for their April 16, 2008 hearing on “Oversight of the H-2B Guest Worker Program.” Click here to read his full written statement as submitted for the hearing record.

ANLA OFFICIALLY COMMENTS ON H-2A REFORM PROPOSALS
(posted April 15, 2008)
ANLA filed official comments on proposals by the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security relating to overhaul the H-2A program. Click here to view the extensive comments filed with the Labor Department.

DISCHARGE PETITION FILED ON H-2B BILL
(posted April 01, 2008)
Rep. Charles Boustany (R, LA) has introduced a discharge petition on H.R. 1843, the “Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007,” which would make returning guest workers through the H-2B seasonal guest worker program permanently exempt from the cap. A green industry “Call to Action” has been issued. Click here to visit ANLA’s H-2B Lighthouse Action Alert.

DHS REPROPOSES NO-MATCH RULE
(posted March 26, 2008)
The Department of Homeland Security has republished its “Social Security No-Match” rule. The rule had been held up by litigation in which ANLA is a co-plaintiff. DHS will accept comments on the rule until April 25, and then may publish a final rule subject to court oversight. Click here to view a copy of the proposed rule.

ANLA Joins the European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA)!
(posted February 10, 2008)
ANLA is proud to announce that we are one of 19 national landscaping associations to join ELCA. A benefit to ANLA members is that they will be able to join a committee of firms to exchange information as well as experience with other member companies.

Click here to learn more about ELCA, the committee of firms and their recent tour to Japan! The next tour will be in October of this year in Paris, click here to view their calendar of events.

NEW I-9 FORM
(posted November 09, 2007)
The United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS ") announced today that a revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is now available. The Form I-9 must be completed by all employers for each employee hired in the United States. The form will become mandatory for all employers to complete within the first three days of hire once the official notice is published in the Federal Register. However, the USCIS is encouraging employers to begin using the form immediately.

Click here to download the new form.