H-2A Program Exclusive!

Farm Employers Labor Service has created a strategic partnership with with wafla, offering exclusive access for FELS subscribers to the services of the premier membership organization for H-2A program employers.

Wafla is a non-profit business association representing agriculture, governed by a member board of directors.  As a member-driven, service-based organization, wafla’s retained earnings go to member services, resources and advocacy.

2023 H-2A business as of 7/30:

• 292 H-2A contracts
• 17,995 worker requested
• Contracts from 1 H-2A worker up to 3,000 H-2A workers
• Primarily in Washington and Oregon (other western U.S. states)

With deep experience with both the H-2A program and labor and employment law experience in western states, wafla is uniquely positioned to understand labor issues western ag employers face.  And wafla is plugged into FELS+Harvust+FieldClock: Headache Relief for California Ag Employers, offering strategic partnerships with Harvust (and wafla’s new partnership with Harvust, Visa Trace, to help you know where your H-2A workers are, when they’re arriving and streamlining on-boarding).

Wafla offers:

• Availability – We strive for superior customer service. We’re available 24/7. Your satisfactionis our priority.
• Member-Driven — Wafla is a nonprofit, member-driven organization, reinvesting profits back into agriculture.
• Responsibility – Wafla verifies the ethics and practices of our recruiters.
• Stewardship – Wafla oversees international worker travel and reimbursements.
• Transparency – Wafla fees are clear, ensuring no hidden costs.
• Innovation – We strive to understand your unique needs, keep pace with industry trends, and provide innovative solutions.

FELS’ strategic partnership with wafla offers exclusive access for FELS Newsletter subscribers to wafla’s high-touch, high-quality H-2A employer service:

• Wafla Membership: Free for FELS subscribers (a $300 value!)
• Deep discounts on contract filing fee: $500 discount 1st year filing
• $250 discount off subsequent years

wafla Services for member H-2A users:

• Draft, submit and manage job order certification process.
• Submit recruitment reports to DOL
• File petition to USCIS for worker visas
• Recruit foreign workers, schedule U.S. consulate appointments
• Facilitate all worker transportation home country-to-farm-to-home country
• Calculate and issue in-bound and out-bound worker checks
• Assist with contract implementation, worker issues, and government audits
• Maintain job certification filings and recruitment reports for 3-years
• Legal counsel related to H-2A contract topics
• Employer may need additional resources and counsel (FELS services)
• Collaboration with FELS, Harvust & Field Clock