Featured H-2A agencies and recruiters now surface the community’s most-referred directory listings first. Agency and recruiter listings are ranked separately by referral count for more relevant recommendations. Cleaner directory browsing keeps featured listings from appearing twice, while search still finds every listing. Improved referral matching keeps featured directory recommendations current.

H-2A Agency Directory — browse, filter, and contact licensed placement agencies from the Employers hub. H-2A Recruiter Directory — find certified H-2A worker recruiters from the Workers hub. Enforcement Radar — county-level map of DOL audit and enforcement activity for both employers and workers based on your location. Worker Resource Guides — downloadable guides on rights, housing, wages, and safety in English, Spanish, and Afrikaans. All new screens fully translated into Spanish and Afrikaans. Bug fixes and performance improvements.

20+ new tools in this release. NEW AI TOOLS • DOL Response Drafter — AI drafts formal responses to DOL letters and audit inquiries • Communication Drafter — AI drafts employer/worker notices, warnings, and letters • Contract Reviewer — scan or paste an H-2A contract for AI compliance analysis • Fee Analyzer — checks worker fee deductions for legal compliance • Retaliation Detector — identifies potential retaliation patterns in workplace incidents • Paycheck Verifier — verifies paycheck math against AEWR, guarantee, and deduction rules • Multi-Scenario Analyzer — model multiple wage/hour scenarios side by side NEW COMPLIANCE TOOLS • Violation Log / Incident Logger — server-synced incident tracking (full ES/AF translation) • Compliance Scorecard & Dashboard — weighted scoring across wages, housing, transportation • Injury Logger — server-backed occupational injury tracking • Three-Year Limit Calculator, Termination Grace Period, Visa Fee Reimbursement, Wage Discretion NEW EMPLOYER SECTIONS • Dairy Operations, Regulatory History, Team Sharing, Transfer & Rollover, Custom Harvesters WAGE DATA • AEWR 2026–2027 rates updated for all 54 states and territories • Court order alert for 17 states with August 17, 2026 delayed effective date (Kansas et al. v. DOL) OTHER • Cancel button on every AI generation screen • Weekly compliance tip push notifications (opt in from About) • Real-time Apple subscription sync • All new screens translated into Spanish and Afrikaans

H2A Compass 5.2.0 This update focuses on helping you get more out of the app and stay informed on H-2A regulatory changes. What's new: Turn push notifications on or off directly from the About tab — no need to dig into device settings Smart notification prompts now appear in context after you create your first calendar or ask the AI your first question The Common Violations screen now includes an AI risk check — tap to ask the Compliance Advisor if your operation is at risk The AI Compliance Advisor welcome screen now shows 8 suggested questions and previews of what a PRO answer looks like New users see a sample H-2A Filing Season calendar card so the dashboard never feels empty on day one The Employment Records Vault now shows visual slots for your Passport, Visa, and ETA-790 before any documents are uploaded

What's New in Version 5.1.0 WH-501 Payroll Generator (PRO) — Major Overhaul Significant upgrades to the H-2A WH-501 wage statement generator: • Select specific pay weeks for generation • Email completed forms directly from the app • Customizable workweek start day • One PDF per worker for bi-weekly pay periods • Hours offered and work refusal documentation fields • Generation history always visible and expanded • Download a 3-year audit archive — all past records merged into one PDF • Employer profile and worker deductions saved and pre-filled automatically AI Compliance Advisor New "Still have questions?" button lets you send feedback directly when you need more help. Cross-Platform Subscriptions Subscribed on the web? PRO access is now granted automatically on mobile when you sign in.

What's New in Version 5.0 Version 5.0 is our biggest update yet — rebuilt from the ground up based on your feedback. • Real-time AI Compliance Advisor — answers stream instantly as you type, no more waiting • Employment Records Vault — store passports, visas, and work docs; share via QR code • Full Web App — access everything at h2acompass.info from any browser, fully synced • AI Job Order Reviewer — upload a job order for an instant compliance review • Audit Preparation Coach — know exactly what to have ready before the DOL arrives • Work Hours Logger — track daily hours against your H-2A contract guarantee • Smarter Filing Calendar — manage deadlines across multiple job orders and seasons • Onboarding walkthrough for new users • Performance improvements and dozens of UX fixes throughout

What's New — Version 4.7.0 Upgraded AI (GPT-5-mini) All AI features — Compliance Advisor, Job Order Reviewer, Housing Inspection, and more — now run on GPT-5-mini for faster, smarter answers. Downloadable Worker Guides New printable PDF guides for workers: visa interview prep, arrival checklist, know your rights, pay stub guide, and more. Download, print, or share directly from the app. What's New Screen An in-app changelog so you always know what's been updated. Employment Records Vault Improvements Better document sharing with QR codes. Employer-uploaded documents now appear directly in the worker's vault. Sharing links improved for immigration officials. Stability & Performance Improved rate limiting and error handling on AI tools, contract analysis, and paystub checker for a smoother experience. Updated Educational Videos Refreshed video content with improved branding and new clips covering document sharing and filing deadlines.

More free content for workers Safety rules, heat regulations, DOT transportation requirements, housing standards, contracts, termination rights, and support resources are now available to all users — no subscription required. Workers who need this information most can always access it. Feedback now built into the app You can now send feedback directly from the Feedback tab without leaving the app or opening your email. Tap, type, and submit in seconds. Annual plan — 2 months free The annual plan now clearly shows you get 2 months free compared to paying month-to-month. AI Compliance Advisor preview Not sure if the AI Advisor is worth it? The welcome screen now shows a real example answer so you can see the quality before subscribing. Bug fixes and improvements Fixed a navigation issue in the Employers menu Removed an unfinished screen that some users were finding Various stability improvements

Branding "Ask H2A Compass" now live across all three languages (EN/ES/AF) — mobile tab, web nav, page headers, search, AI Hub New Features Filing Timeline Tracker: completed steps now show a pencil icon — tap it to edit the completion date after the fact Bug Fixes & Stability 20 under-the-hood fixes: crash fixes Broadcast sending issues resolved for all users Users no longer get logged out due to network errors or app store failures

Bug Fixes for freezes and lack of service Added annual subscription option New Features Audit Defense Packet Bug Fixes Fixed Housing Capacity Calculator Fixed Audit Readiness Fixed Transportation Calculator Fixed Earnings Calculator Fixed signup screen double-submit Improvements API error handling improved 60+ missing translation keys restored Full trilingual coverage verified Government sources section moved to bottom of References screen for cleaner layout About screen layout fix

New Features Copy Summary button added to the AI Audit Preparation Coach — copy your full audit prep summary to clipboard in one tap Audit Defense Packet — generate and share a complete PDF audit defense package from the Audit Readiness screen Bug Fixes Fixed Housing Capacity Calculator displaying "Infinity" when 0 workers entered Fixed Audit Readiness back-wage calculator showing "NaN" in the per-worker breakdown when worker count was 0 Fixed Transportation Calculator incorrectly multiplying mileage cost by number of workers (mileage is per vehicle) Fixed Earnings Calculator progress bar crash when total contract hours were zero Fixed signup screen double-submit race condition that could create duplicate accounts Improvements Keyboard now dismisses correctly when tapping outside inputs across 137 screens API error handling improved — network failures now show user-facing alerts instead of failing silently 60+ missing translation keys restored across English, Spanish, and Afrikaans Full trilingual coverage verified across all 6,000+ translation references Government sources section moved to bottom of References screen for cleaner layout About screen layout fix — version number no longer overlaps bottom navigation buttons

Employment Records Vault Workers can now securely store and access their key immigration and employment documents directly in the app. Upload your passport, visa, ETA-790, job order, and other files from your phone or the web — stored securely on our servers so you can access them from any device when logged in. Employers can link to a worker's account and upload documents on their behalf Generate a personal QR code that lets immigration officials or worksite supervisors instantly view your key documents — no login required on their end Works offline too: falls back to local storage when you're not connected Expanded Educational Content — All 3 Languages Significant improvements to worker and employer educational screens across English, Spanish, and Afrikaans: Worker Housing — Safety standards now include step-by-step guidance: what to document when you arrive, how to report problems in writing, and exactly who to call (DOL and OSHA numbers included) Worker Safety — Pesticide rights now explain REI waiting periods, decontamination access, and the right to emergency medical transport. OSHA and Poison Control numbers added throughout Working Conditions — Field sanitation section now includes what to do if facilities are missing or locked. Transport section clarifies workers can refuse an unsafe vehicle and cannot be charged for their daily commute Getting Started (Tax Section) — Added Form W-4 guidance, April 15 filing deadline reminder, and the free VITA tax help line Employer Hiring — Corresponding employment requirements expanded with the full list of matching obligations and violation consequences under federal regulation

Stability updates

What's New in Version 4.1.0 Updated navigation labels — Sections are now "For Employers & Supervisors" and "For Workers & Recruiters" to better reflect who uses the app Improved tab bar — Tab labels now display fully on all screen sizes without being cut off Renamed sections — "AI Tools" is now "AI-Powered Tools" and "Resources" is now "Resources & Regulations" across both mobile and web Bug fixes and performance improvements

H2A Compass v4.0.0 Release Notes What's Free Full employer and worker resource libraries — process overviews, rights guides, immigration info, tax references, and more Emergency contacts, emergency card, debarred employer lookup, CFR regulations, and glossary Compliance alerts and regulatory updates AI Assistant preview and calendar viewing What's PRO ($4.99/month) Create and manage H-2A filing deadline calendars with push notifications AI Expert Assistant — ask any H-2A question, answered from a vetted knowledge base All AI tools — Job Order Reviewer, Audit Coach, Housing Report Generator, Contract Reviewer, DOL Response Drafter, and more Compliance calculators — AEWR wages, 3/4 Guarantee, civil penalties, paycheck estimator, and more Advanced employer tools — housing inspection, USCIS petitions, recruitment timeline, filing tracker Advanced worker tools — complaint letter generator, document vault, legal aid directory Web App (New in 4.0) Full web access at h2acompass.info — all PRO features available on desktop H-2A filing calendars sync automatically between your mobile app and the web Create calendars directly on the web dashboard Employer / Worker mode toggle with personalized quick actions Full trilingual support — English, Spanish, and Afrikaans Mobile App Calendars sync to the cloud when signed in, accessible on web instantly Existing mobile PRO subscribers: create a free account in the app (About tab) and your subscription links automatically — no second payment required

What's New in v3.0.0 H2A Compass 3.0 is our biggest update yet — bringing 18 AI-powered compliance tools, a redesigned experience, and powerful new features for both employers and workers. AI-Powered Tools (NEW) • Paycheck Verifier — Check AEWR compliance, 3/4 guarantee, and deductions instantly • Retaliation Detector — Assess risk of employer actions with legal protections • Job Order Writer — Generate ETA-790 compliant job orders • DOL Response Drafter — Professional response letters for audit findings • Communication Drafter — Bilingual workplace notices for workers • Regulation Explainer — Plain-language explanations of any H-2A regulation • Contract Reviewer — Upload and analyze H-2A contracts for compliance issues • Know Your Rights Advisor — Situation-based guidance with action steps • Recruitment Fee Analyzer — Identify prohibited charges and calculate reimbursements • Wage Dispute Letter Generator — Complaint letters with proper CFR citations • Housing Photo Analyzer — Analyze housing conditions against OSHA standards • Season Planning Assistant — Compliance timeline generation by crop and location • Training Plan Generator — OSHA-compliant safety training plans • Audit Preparation Coach — Interactive coaching for DOL audits • Housing Inspection Report Generator — Professional OSHA-compliant reports • Job Order Reviewer — AI compliance analysis of H-2A job orders • Paystub Compliance Checker — OCR-powered paystub analysis • H-2A Expert Assistant — AI Q&A trained on vetted H-2A regulatory content Compliance Command Center (NEW) • Compliance Scorecard with structured self-assessment • AEWR Wage Intelligence Tool with 50-state data • Timeline Builder for the full H-2A cycle • Housing Inspection Toolkit Worker Empowerment Tools (NEW) • Complaint Letter Generator • Document Expiration Tracker • Offline Survival Mode with downloadable resources • Injury Photo Logger with timestamp and GPS • Visa Fee Reimbursement Tracker • Debarred Employer Lookup • Return Home Planning Kit Employer Compliance Tools (NEW) • Civil Penalty Calculator • Job Order Timeline Calculator • Audit Preparation Timeline • Employer Compliance Dashboard Additional Features • Document Upload & Auto-Translation for PDFs and images • Full searchable 20 CFR Part 655 Subpart B regulations • DOL Interim Final Rule on AEWR methodology reference • 50-state compliance database with state-specific guides • H-2A Glossary — searchable, multilingual reference • Know Before You Go Checklist for workers • Document Template Library • Promotional Materials and QR code generator for outreach • Complete trilingual support: English, Spanish, and Afrikaans 148 screens. 18 AI tools. 3 languages. Built for the H-2A community.

All New Features: New Screens & Content USCIS Petitions Screen - Petition tracking and resources for immigration status (added then later removed) DOT Transportation Safety - New safety information screen with all sections expanded by default Change of Status Information - Updated visa type recommendations Interactive Features Interactive Checklists - Progress bars, auto-save, reset buttons Offline Access Indicator - Yellow banner when no internet What's New Badges - Red dots on updated regulatory content Menu Reorganization Workers Menu - Reorganized into 8 chronological sections (Before Departure → Reference) Employers Menu - Reorganized into 10 chronological sections (Program Overview → Reference) Content Updates Deductions Screen - Fixed categorization of meal and FICA charges Housing Inspection - Updated to show worker-specific content

Enhanced piece-rate calculator with ETA-790 wage rate input Added Payment History tracker to document vault Enhanced 3-Year Limit page with total days and experience breakdown Added Consulate Information screen for 10 H-2A sending countries Full translations for all new features (EN/ES/AF) Bug Fixes: Fixed 3-Year Limit calculator to correctly calculate total days spent in USA from travel history Travel entries are now properly sorted and paired for accurate experience tracking

H2A Compass v1.0.1 - January 2025 Update New Content: I-129 Filing: Electronic filing now available for both named AND unnamed beneficiaries H-4 Visa Interviews (Dec 15, 2025): Family visa interviews now scheduled separately from H-2A workers; expect longer wait times due to enhanced vetting MRV Fee Warning: Visa fee receipts expire after 1 year - may require repayment if interviews are rescheduled Mission Mexico Driving Policy: New documentation requirements for any H-2A applicant with driving duties - includes Mexican driving records and criminal background checks from all states of residence Wage Structuring Guidance: Employers can pay tenure/experience-based wages within same job order if properly documented and applied equally Housing Deductions Advisory: Housing deductions are high-risk due to state law conflicts - free employer housing remains recommended default All updates available in English, Spanish, and Afrikaans, including AI Assistant knowledge base.

Updated paywall screen so that users can navigate through the app and menus without paying first. Subscription is still required for full access to all features.