The H-2A visa program is a federal program designed for agricultural employers who are in need of reliable and consistent labor and are unable to locate enough available, willing, and qualified workers locally. The program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal agricultural work.
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Before employers can hire workers through the H-2A program, they are required to file a job order form with their state workforce agency and apply for a temporary labor certification for H-2A workers through the U.S. Department of Labor. Once they have received this certification, the employer must file a petition for nonimmigrant worker (I-129) on behalf of each prospective employee. The final step, after Form I-129 is approved, is for the prospective foreign workers to apply for an H-2A visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate and then to seek admission into the United States at a U.S. port of entry.
In order to qualify for the H-2A classification, there are several things an employer must first do:
Youngblood & Associates works to secure H-2A workers exclusively for the nursery and greenhouse industries. Our team is highly experienced in business agriculture and committed to these industries with in-depth knowledge of the nursery business. Our commitment, knowledge, and experience mean that we provide superior representation and support throughout the season. Our McMinnville H-2A visa lawyer will:
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