WORK VISAS TO THE UNITED STATES

SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER (H-2A) VISA

Seasonal agricultural workers may enter the United States to provide temporary agricultural work. The applicant must be coming to the United States to only provide temporary assistance for a position for which no US workers are available or capable of performing the designated role. Visa holders will be allowed to live and complete farm work or other types of seasonal agricultural work for the duration of their visa.

DO I QUALIFY FOR A SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER VISA (H-2A) TO THE US?

Our Free Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a Seasonal Agricultural Worker (H-2A) Visa to the US. This assessment uses the criteria set by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. It is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.

SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER VISA (H-2A) BASIC REQUIREMENTS

The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Visa requires applicants to obtain the visa prior to entry and show that the purpose of their entry is for employment either on a temporary or seasonal basis. The position must be full-time, requiring at least 40 hours of employment per week. Applicants may also be required to meet certain health and character requirements.

SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER VISA (H-2A) ENTITLEMENTS

Seasonal Agricultural Worker Visas are granted for an initial period of a 1-year stay in the United States, with the possibility of 1-year extensions. Applicants may not remain in the US for more than 3 years. Spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 who wish to accompany or join the visa holder in the United States may obtain the relevant derivative visa. This will allow spouses and children to study in private or public schools in the United States without the need to obtain a Study Visa.

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