National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) has partnered with the Federation of Employers and Workers of America (FEWA), a nonprofit that was created to assist employers and workers with labor needs such as the H-2B visa program, to facilitate member access to FEWA's expertise.

 

According to their website, "For 20 years, the H-2 community has relied on FEWA staff for government agency relations, expertise and knowledge of the H-2 programs. FEWA staff helps to educate and keep employer and worker members informed and up to date on H-2 programs." The association is an active member in advocacy organizations for their 7,500 members.

In early June 2023, H-2B was added to the FY 24 base text funding bill to hopefully jumpstart funding for a permanent returning worker exemption. This partnership with FEWA will be a great way to offer landscape workers legal assistance.

"We receive questions and concerns about the H-2B program from members and prospective members on a near daily basis because of the complexity and uncertainty associated with the program," explained Andrew Bray Senior Vice President of NALP. "FEWA and NALP have been collaborating on our H-2B advocacy efforts for many years and this new partnership will only strengthen our collaboration while also offering their expertise to NALP members."