H-2A Visa Program

Temporary Agricultural Worker Program

The H-2A temporary agricultural program allows agricultural employers who anticipate a shortage of domestic workers to bring nonimmigrant foreign workers to the U.S. to perform agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal nature.

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Employment of a seasonal nature is tied to a certain time of year by an event or pattern, such as a short annual growing cycle, and requires labor levels above what is necessary for ongoing operations. Employment is of a temporary nature when the employer's need to fill the position with a temporary worker will, except in extraordinary circumstances, last no longer than one year.

 H-2A FAQs

  • The H-2A application begins with a Job Order posted on your State Workforce Agency (SWA). Once approved, the next application is submitted to Dept. of Labor for their review. Next is the recruitment period to afford U.S. workers first opportunity to apply for positions, followed by a Certification. Final steps include USCIS final approval, processing of foreign workers at U.S. embassy’s and travel to begin work.

  • You should contact the LSI Team at least 90 days prior to the date you need the workers to start working.

  • The H-2A wage is issued by Dept. of Labor and is called the AEWR (Adverse Effect Wage Range). This wage may change at any time during the year.

  • H-2A employer requirements is providing optional employee housing at no cost to the employee, another is employer provides daily transportation from housing to worksite and return each workday. During our first meeting, we will discuss the other employer responsibilities for the H-2A Program.

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H-2A Applications

Source: U.S. Department of Labor

Demand for Temporary Agricultural Workers has steadily risen in recent years. Requested positions in 2022 totaled 382,354, an over 50% increase than just four years earlier.

This makes having an experienced partner like Labor Solutions, Inc. so important. We have a proven track record getting companies the workers they need year after year.

  • LSI is a one-of-a-kind company. I deeply value their true intentions to help businesses in these hard times. I have never been guided and explained every step of the visa process before, so knowing what exactly is going on gives me comfort and confidence to focus on my job rather than worrying about the visa process. LSI has a great customer service, very attentive to listen to the company labor needs and always advises what’s best for your business. Once I started working with LSI, I will never look for another option, I strongly recommend working with them.

    Ventura Morales – Andalusian, Inc

  • We’re into our second year of working with Labor Solutions, Inc. The application process is lengthy, but thorough, and LSI staff are very helpful, attentive, and efficient with every step of the process. We are very happy with their services and plan to continue to work with them as our business is expanding.

    Scott Darling – Pender Grain Inc

  • LSI has been great to work with. We started using them last year and it was easy process, they walked us through it all with excellent results. We are grateful for their hands on approach.

    Kelly Johns – High Mesa farm