# 20 C.F.R. § 655.1293 (2026): Special procedures

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## Section

- **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 655.1293 (2026)
- **Heading:** Special procedures
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter V: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR / Part 655: TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OF FOREIGN WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES / Subpart N: Labor Certification Process for Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States (H-2A Workers) / § 655.1293: § 655.1293   Special procedures.

## Text

(a)
Systematic process.
This subpart provides procedures for the processing of applications from agricultural employers and associations of employers for the certification of employment of nonimmigrant workers in agricultural employment.
(b)
Establishment of special procedures.
To provide for a limited degree of flexibility in carrying out the Secretary's responsibilities under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), while not deviating from statutory requirements, the Administrator, OFLC has the authority to establish or to devise, continue, revise, or revoke special procedures in the form of variances for processing certain H-2A applications when employers can demonstrate upon written application to the Administrator, OFLC that special procedures are necessary. These include special procedures in effect for the handling of applications for sheepherders in the Western States (and adaptation of such procedures to occupations in the range production of other livestock), and for custom combine crews. In a like manner, for work in occupations characterized by other than a reasonably regular workday or workweek, such as the range production of sheep or other livestock, the Administrator, OFLC has the authority to establish monthly, weekly, or bi-weekly adverse effect wage rates (AEWR) for those occupations for a statewide or other geographical area. Prior to making determinations under this section, the Administrator, OFLC will consult with employer and worker representatives.

## Nearby sections

- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1290 (2026) § 655.1290   Purpose and scope of subpart B.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1290.md)
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- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1293 (2026) § 655.1293   Special procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1293.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1300 (2026) § 655.1300   Overview of subpart B and definition of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1300.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1301 (2026) § 655.1301   Applications for temporary employment certification in agriculture.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1301.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1302 (2026) § 655.1302   Required pre-filing activity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1302.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1303 (2026) § 655.1303   Advertising requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1303.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1304 (2026) § 655.1304   Contents of job offers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1304.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1305 (2026) § 655.1305   Assurances and obligations of H-2A employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1305.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1306 (2026) § 655.1306   Assurances and obligations of H-2A Labor Contractors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1306.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1307 (2026) § 655.1307   Processing of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1307.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1308 (2026) § 655.1308   Offered wage rate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1308.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1309 (2026) § 655.1309   Labor certification determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1309.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 655.1310 (2026) § 655.1310   Validity and scope of temporary labor certifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P655_S655_1310.md)

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