What are “seasonal workers”?
Seasonal workers are those coming to the US to work for no more than 270 days in a calendar year. Seasonal workers are permitted to apply for re-admission to the US every year without a limit on the number of years worked. What are ” non-seasonal workers”? Non-seasonal workers are those in the US for periods not to exceed twelve months. Extensions of twelve months are permitted for a total of thirty-six months. If the worker returns to his or her home country for six months or more, the worker is entitled to another thirty-six months on a W visa. What type of documentation will workers be provided to prove they can work? Workers on W visas will be granted employment authorization documents with a photograph proving their identity. Can W visa workers travel freely? Yes. However, the entries and exits of W visa workers will be monitored and tracked to make sure that workers are complying (including checking to make sure workers are working for the authorized employer). Is this program an
