If you have not heard by now, as of March 5, 2015, the H-2B program has been temporarily shut down at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) level.

In this episode, Arnulfo Hinojosa, vice president of the Federation of Employees & Workers of America (FEWA), discusses why the DOL and USCIS have temporarily shut down the H-2B program and what it means for those using H-2B workers as well as the entire landscaping industry. He also explains how the shutdown happened and what you must do about it right now.