H-2A temporary agricultural worker
Allows US agricultural employers anticipating a shortage of domestic workers to bring foreign nationals to the US to perform agricultural work of a temporary or seasonal nature.
Who this pathway suits
Agricultural workers and seasonal farm staff.
Eligibility at a glance
- Job must be seasonal or temporary agricultural work
- Employer obtains certified temporary labor certification from DOL
- Citizen of an eligible H-2A designated country
How the process works
- Employer files prevailing wage and local recruitment with DOL
- Lodge Form I-129 with USCIS
- Consular processing
Documents you will typically need
- H-2A approval notice, job order, passport
What to keep in mind
Employers must provide free housing and transportation for H-2A workers.
Official source: USCIS — H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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