H-2A Visa Agriculture Jobs
Agriculture jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship cover crop harvesting, planting, irrigation, and general farm labor across U.S. growing seasons. Employers must provide free housing, inbound transportation, and pay the Adverse Effect Wage Rate. Positions are seasonal and temporary by definition, with no annual visa cap limiting available slots.
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All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in the job order and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Section A.3 & A.4.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Workers will perform all aspects of maple sap collection, including:
- Clearing snow and brush
- Installing, replacing, maintaining, repairing, and removing maple sap collection tubing systems
- Tapping maple trees
- Evaluating the health and productivity of sugar maple trees for sap production
- Monitoring sap flow
- Collecting and handling sap
Workers will remove taps at the end of the season and perform end-of-season cleanup and maintenance. Additional duties related to maple sap collection include:
- Precision drilling of tap holes in maple trees
- Inserting and setting spouts
- Crimping, cutting, connecting, installing, maintaining, and repairing food-grade PVC tubing and pipeline systems used for sap collection
Workers may use precision tree-sap tapping equipment and operate agricultural equipment, including:
- Tractors with loaders and rear-mounted attachments
- Pickup trucks
- ATVs
- Chainsaws
- Other farm equipment
Workers may also perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and should have some basic general mechanical ability. Workers may be asked to operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to:
- Transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties
- Haul tools, supplies, or crops
- Transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmer's fields)
- Transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as needed basis
Workers that are requested to drive will be required to possess a valid driver’s license; no worker will be rejected for not having a driver's license. Workers who do drive will still perform the same field work and other duties as non-driving workers; driving is not a primary duty.
WORK SCHEDULE
Workers are required to work 9-hour shifts within the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This schedule totals 45 hours per week. The 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. range accounts for varying weather conditions (e.g., daylight, sap flow, forest conditions) to ensure that workers are able to complete the required weekly hours. Workers will not be scheduled to work a full 12-hour shift.
Workers may offer additional hours beyond the standard schedule depending on weather conditions and sap flow, subject to the mutual agreement of the workers and management. Workers will be provided with at least a 30-minute lunch break, staggered between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., as determined by both the workers and management. Workers may choose where to eat their lunch and must return to work after the 30-minute break. In addition, workers will receive a 15-minute break in the morning and a 15-minute break in the afternoon, as agreed upon by the worker and management.
Workers may require to work 9 hours shift between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm from Monday through Friday with possible weekend hours depending on the weather.
INTRODUCTION
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in the job order and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Section A.3 & A.4.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Workers will perform all aspects of maple sap collection, including:
- Clearing snow and brush
- Installing, replacing, maintaining, repairing, and removing maple sap collection tubing systems
- Tapping maple trees
- Evaluating the health and productivity of sugar maple trees for sap production
- Monitoring sap flow
- Collecting and handling sap
Workers will remove taps at the end of the season and perform end-of-season cleanup and maintenance. Additional duties related to maple sap collection include:
- Precision drilling of tap holes in maple trees
- Inserting and setting spouts
- Crimping, cutting, connecting, installing, maintaining, and repairing food-grade PVC tubing and pipeline systems used for sap collection
Workers may use precision tree-sap tapping equipment and operate agricultural equipment, including:
- Tractors with loaders and rear-mounted attachments
- Pickup trucks
- ATVs
- Chainsaws
- Other farm equipment
Workers may also perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and should have some basic general mechanical ability. Workers may be asked to operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to:
- Transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties
- Haul tools, supplies, or crops
- Transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmer's fields)
- Transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as needed basis
Workers that are requested to drive will be required to possess a valid driver’s license; no worker will be rejected for not having a driver's license. Workers who do drive will still perform the same field work and other duties as non-driving workers; driving is not a primary duty.
WORK SCHEDULE
Workers are required to work 9-hour shifts within the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This schedule totals 45 hours per week. The 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. range accounts for varying weather conditions (e.g., daylight, sap flow, forest conditions) to ensure that workers are able to complete the required weekly hours. Workers will not be scheduled to work a full 12-hour shift.
Workers may offer additional hours beyond the standard schedule depending on weather conditions and sap flow, subject to the mutual agreement of the workers and management. Workers will be provided with at least a 30-minute lunch break, staggered between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., as determined by both the workers and management. Workers may choose where to eat their lunch and must return to work after the 30-minute break. In addition, workers will receive a 15-minute break in the morning and a 15-minute break in the afternoon, as agreed upon by the worker and management.
Workers may require to work 9 hours shift between the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm from Monday through Friday with possible weekend hours depending on the weather.
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Document your agricultural work history early
Gather employment records, pay stubs, or reference letters from past farm employers before applying. H-2A visa petitions require proof the job is temporary, and your documented experience helps employers justify the hire to DOL.
Search verified H-2A agriculture employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter agriculture roles by employers with active H-2A filing history. This cuts out listings from farms that advertise seasonal work but haven't filed a petition with DOL.
Target crops with predictable seasonal cycles
Farms growing tobacco, apples, citrus, or Christmas trees operate on fixed harvest windows, making them more likely to file H-2A petitions on a repeating annual basis. Recurring filers typically have established housing and onboarding processes.
Confirm housing terms before accepting an offer
H-2A employers must provide free, DOL-approved housing for workers who can't reasonably commute. Ask for the housing address and inspection certification upfront. Substandard or unapproved housing is an employer violation, not your obligation to resolve.
Understand how the three-quarters guarantee protects you
DOL requires H-2A employers to offer at least 75 percent of the contracted work hours. If the farm schedules you fewer hours than promised, you're still owed wages for those unworked hours under the job order terms.
Check if your consulate requires an in-person visa interview
Most H-2A applicants must attend a consular interview after USCIS approves the employer's petition. Processing timelines vary by consulate and season, so confirm your appointment availability as soon as the employer notifies you the petition was approved.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find agriculture jobs with H-2A visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find agriculture roles where employers have confirmed H-2A filing history. Look for farms that file petitions on a recurring annual basis, since they typically have established processes for housing, transportation, and DOL compliance. Targeting repeat filers shortens your onboarding time significantly.
What housing and transportation does an H-2A employer have to provide?
H-2A employers must provide free housing that meets federal or state safety standards for workers who can't reasonably commute daily to the worksite. They must also cover your inbound transportation costs from your home country or place of recruitment. Upon completing the contract, outbound transportation is also required. You can't be charged for any of these as a condition of employment.
Can I switch farms or employers mid-season on an H-2A visa?
Your H-2A status is tied to the specific employer named on the approved petition. If you want to work for a different farm, that employer must file a new H-2A petition for you, and USCIS must approve it before you start. Working for an unapproved employer, even temporarily, puts your status at risk.
Does an agriculture H-2A job lead to permanent U.S. residency?
H-2A is a nonimmigrant visa with no direct path to a green card built into the program. The visa is issued for the length of the job order, typically up to one year and extendable to three years total. Staying beyond your authorized period or applying for permanent status while on H-2A can complicate future visa applications.