The spending bill, which President Obama signed into law on December 18, made changes to the H-2B visa program, and suspended the Cadillac tax and medical device tax associated with the Affordable Care Act for two years.
Litigation Could Shut Down H-2B Visa Program
The long-running program through the U.S. Department of Labor allows businesses that need non-agricultural, seasonal workers to hire them from outside of the U.S. The department will continue processing applications until April 15.