{"id":17622,"date":"2019-04-04T07:55:39","date_gmt":"2019-04-04T14:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/?p=17622"},"modified":"2019-04-04T07:55:46","modified_gmt":"2019-04-04T14:55:46","slug":"usda-introduces-new-features-to-help-with-h2a-applications-and-loan-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantingseedsblog.cdfa.ca.gov\/wordpress\/index.php\/2019\/04\/04\/usda-introduces-new-features-to-help-with-h2a-applications-and-loan-details\/","title":{"rendered":"USDA introduces new features to help with H2A applications and loan details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The USDA has launched two new features on <a href=\"http:\/\/links.govdelivery.com:80\/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xODA3NzE5MiZlbWFpbGlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&amp;&amp;&amp;101&amp;&amp;&amp;https:\/\/www.farmers.gov\/\">farmers.gov<\/a> to help customers manage their farm loans and navigate the application process for H2A visas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigating the H-2A\nVisa Process:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Focused on education and\nsmaller owner-operators, this <a href=\"http:\/\/farmers.gov\">farmers.gov<\/a> H-2A\nPhase I release includes an <a href=\"http:\/\/links.govdelivery.com:80\/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xODA3NzE5MiZlbWFpbGlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&amp;&amp;&amp;103&amp;&amp;&amp;https:\/\/farmers.gov\/manage\/h2a\">H-2A Visa Program\npage<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/links.govdelivery.com:80\/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xODA3NzE5MiZlbWFpbGlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&amp;&amp;&amp;104&amp;&amp;&amp;https:\/\/farmers.gov\/h2a-checklist\">interactive\nchecklist tool<\/a>, with application requirements, fees, forms, and a\ntimeline built around a farmer\u2019s hiring needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may view the video at this\nfollowing link:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/links.govdelivery.com:80\/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xODA3NzE5MiZlbWFpbGlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&amp;&amp;&amp;105&amp;&amp;&amp;https:\/\/youtu.be\/E-TXREaZhnI\">youtu.be\/E-TXREaZhnI<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The H-2A Visa Program \u2013 also\nknown as the temporary agricultural workers program \u2013 helps American farmers\nfill employment gaps by hiring workers from other countries. The U.S.\nDepartment of Labor, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department\nof State, and state workforce agencies each manage parts of the H-2A Visa\nProgram independently, with separate websites and complex business\napplications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the next several months,\nUSDA will collaborate further with the U.S. Department of Labor on <a href=\"http:\/\/farmers.gov\">farmers.gov<\/a> H-2A Phase II \u2013 a streamlined H-2A\nVisa Program application form, regulations, and digital application process\nthat moves producers seamlessly from <a href=\"http:\/\/farmers.gov\">farmers.gov<\/a>\nwebsite to <a href=\"http:\/\/farmers.gov\">farmers.gov<\/a> portal to U.S.\nDepartment of Labor\u2019s IT systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Managing Farm Loans\nOnline:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The self-service website now\nenables agricultural producers to login to view loan information, history and\npayments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers can access the \u201cMy\nFinancial Information\u201d feature by desktop computer, tablet or phone. They can\nnow view:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>loan information;<\/li><li>interest payments for the current calendar year (including year-to-date interest paid for the past five years);<\/li><li>loan advance and payment history;<\/li><li>paid-in-full and restructured loans; and<\/li><li>account alerts giving borrowers important notifications regarding their loans.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To access their information,\nproducers will need a <a href=\"http:\/\/links.govdelivery.com:80\/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xODA3NzE5MiZlbWFpbGlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&amp;&amp;&amp;106&amp;&amp;&amp;https:\/\/www.eauth.usda.gov\/\">USDA eAuth\naccount<\/a> to login into <a href=\"http:\/\/farmers.gov\">farmers.gov<\/a>.\nAfter obtaining an eAuth account, producers should visit <a href=\"http:\/\/links.govdelivery.com:80\/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xODA3NzE5MiZlbWFpbGlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&amp;&amp;&amp;107&amp;&amp;&amp;https:\/\/www.farmers.gov\/\">farmers.gov<\/a>\nand sign into the site\u2019s authenticated portal via the <a href=\"http:\/\/links.govdelivery.com:80\/track?type=click&amp;enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmbWVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTkwNDAzLjQxNTk3OTEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xODA3NzE5MiZlbWFpbGlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmdXNlcmlkPWtiLnJAY2RmYS5jYS5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&amp;&amp;&amp;108&amp;&amp;&amp;https:\/\/www.farmers.gov\/sign-in\">\u201cSign In \/ Sign\nUp\u201d link<\/a> at the top right of the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, only producers\ndoing business as individuals can view information. 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