Furthermore. we can improve the fairness of the program to both U.S. workers and employers without any change in the statute. but through simple changes in the regulations. This is because the H2 program is largely a function of regulations. There are only four paragraphs in the immigration law establishing the program. Otherwise. it is entirely governed through regulations prescribed by the Attorney General. after consultations with the Secretary of Labor. Also. there is nothing in the statute that bars him from consulting with the Secretary of Agriculture or anyone else. However. because the H2 program in the agricultural area has only been used in the Eastsince western agricultural growers have always been able to depend upon a continuing supply of undocumented aliensthere was strong pressure to establish a formal temporary worker program in this bill if employer sanctions are established. The western agricultural growers fear that the H2 program will not work to meet their anticipated labor needs. But the burden of proof must rest on the employer through the labor certification process.
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