Entry Level H-2A Visa Jobs

H-2A visa sponsorship is employer-driven: the farm, ranch, or agricultural operation files the petition on your behalf before you can work legally in the U.S. Entry level positions require no prior U.S. experience, but timing your application to the employer's DOL-certified season window is what separates candidates who get placed from those who miss out.

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Overview

Open Jobs13,567+
Top Visa TypeH-2A
Work Type100% On-site
Top LocationVass, NC
Most JobsDavey Tree

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Carrier
BAS/BMS Associate Field Technician
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Carrier
New 44m ago
BAS/BMS Associate Field Technician
Carrier
Glen Allen, Virginia
Specialized Engineering
Construction
Technical Product & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
HVAC Technician
$44k - $88k/yr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Davey Tree
Climber w/ Preferred Class A or B CDL
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Davey Tree
New 1h ago
Climber w/ Preferred Class A or B CDL
Davey Tree
Cleveland, Ohio
Driving
Logistics & Inventory
Delivery Drivers
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Simplot Company
Farm Equipment Operator
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Simplot Company
New 1h ago
Farm Equipment Operator
Simplot Company
Grand View, Idaho
Manufacturing Operations
Skilled Trades
On-Site
None
10,000+

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SiteOne Landscape Supply
Equipment Operator
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SiteOne Landscape Supply
New 8h ago
Equipment Operator
SiteOne Landscape Supply
Tucson, Arizona
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLc
Applicator
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Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLc
New 16h ago
Applicator
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLc
Linden, Indiana
On-Site
High School

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Tips for Finding H-2A Visa Jobs

Match your availability to crop calendars

H-2A visa certifications are tied to specific seasonal windows, so your available start date must align with the employer's DOL-approved period of need. Applying outside that window means you won't qualify for that petition.

Confirm the employer holds a valid ETA-790A

Before accepting any offer, verify the employer filed a job order with DOL and received a certified ETA-790A. An uncertified employer can't legally bring you in on H-2A status, regardless of what they promise.

Search H-2A filings on Migrate Mate to target active sponsors

Pull up H-2A employer filing history on Migrate Mate to see which operations have sponsored workers in your target crop type or region. This cuts out employers who express interest but have no established sponsorship track record.

Understand the three-quarters guarantee before signing

DOL requires H-2A employers to offer work for at least 75 percent of the certified workdays in the contract. Knowing this protects you if work slows mid-season and you need to hold the employer accountable.

Get your consulate appointment before your intended start date

USCIS approval of the I-129 doesn't automatically grant your visa stamp. You still need a consular interview, and appointment slots at some posts book up weeks out, so factor that timeline in from the moment you receive a job offer.

Check the prevailing wage before evaluating any offer

Run your job title and work county through the OFLC Wage Search to see the DOL-set prevailing wage for that role and region. H-2A employers must meet or exceed it, so you'll know immediately if an offer is compliant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior agricultural experience to get H-2A sponsorship?

No prior U.S. work experience is required for most H-2A positions. Employers hiring for general farmworker, harvest, and planting roles typically need a willingness to do physical outdoor work and availability for the full contract period. Some specialized roles like equipment operation may list prior experience as a preference, but it rarely disqualifies otherwise strong candidates.

How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-2A workers right now?

Migrate Mate shows which employers have active or recent H-2A filings, so you can target operations that are already set up to sponsor rather than approaching farms that have never gone through the process. DOL also publishes certified job orders, but filtering them by crop type, state, and start date is time-consuming without a tool built for that search.

Can I switch employers mid-season if conditions on the farm are poor?

Your H-2A status is tied to the specific employer named on the approved I-129 petition. Switching employers mid-season isn't a simple transfer. The new employer would need to file a separate petition and receive DOL certification for their own season. If conditions violate DOL-required protections like housing standards or the three-quarters wage guarantee, contact the Wage and Hour Division to report it.

What documents do I need to bring to my H-2A visa interview?

You'll need a valid passport, the DS-160 confirmation barcode, your visa fee receipt, and the employer's offer letter and petition approval notice. Some consulates also request proof of your home-country ties, such as property records or family documentation, since officers assess whether you'll return at the end of your contract period.

Is the H-2A visa tied to one specific job or can I do other farm work?

Your H-2A petition covers the specific job duties and employer listed in the DOL-certified ETA-790A. You can't legally work for a different farm or in a substantially different role without a new petition. That said, many employers rotate workers across tasks within the same operation, which is permitted as long as it falls within the scope of the certified job order.