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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Agricultural Equipment Operator – Onion Harvest, Product Transfer and Storage Operations
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Workers will perform duties associated with the production, harvest, handling, transfer, storage, and movement of onions and other agricultural commodities produced by the employer. All duties performed are directly connected to and in support of agricultural operations and harvesting activities.
Workers will operate agricultural equipment including tractors, farm trucks, field transport vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other agricultural machinery used in onion harvesting and storage operations. Workers will transport harvested onions, onion bins, totes, pallets, field containers, harvest materials, and agricultural supplies between fields, loading areas, storage facilities, packing facilities, and other agricultural worksites operated by the employer.
The movement of onions and agricultural materials is performed as an integral part of the harvesting process and post-harvest agricultural handling of commodities produced by the employer. Transportation duties are limited to the movement of agricultural products, harvest containers, equipment, and supplies between agricultural worksites and are performed in direct support of ongoing agricultural operations.
Workers will assist with harvest activities including loading and unloading onion bins, staging harvested product, transferring onions from field locations to storage locations, organizing storage areas, handling harvest containers, preparing products for storage, and performing related agricultural support activities necessary to maintain harvest operations.
Workers may assist agricultural crews with field activities including harvesting support, field sanitation, moving agricultural equipment, placing and retrieving harvest containers, cleaning fields, removing debris, assisting with irrigation materials, and other duties directly related to the production and harvest of agricultural commodities.
Workers will inspect equipment prior to operation, perform routine servicing, check fluid levels, clean equipment, report maintenance needs, and maintain equipment in safe operating condition. Workers may assist with cleaning, repairing, washing, stacking, and organizing harvest bins, pallets, storage areas, equipment yards, and agricultural facilities.
Workers may operate farm trucks and agricultural vehicles on farm roads, private roads, and public roads when necessary to move agricultural commodities, harvest containers, and agricultural supplies between agricultural worksites operated by the employer. Workers will not perform over-the-road freight hauling, commercial trucking services, common carrier operations, retail deliveries, or transportation services unrelated to agricultural production and harvesting activities.
Operation of CDL-required commercial semi-trucks is not required or will be part of the duties executed by employee.
Workers remain assigned to agricultural operations throughout the work contract and may be directed to perform any agricultural equipment operation, harvesting support, commodity handling, storage preparation, field support, or other agricultural duties encompassed within the Agricultural Equipment Operator occupation as work requirements dictate.
All work performed under this job order is agricultural in nature and is directly related to the production, harvest, handling, storage, and movement of agricultural commodities produced by the employer.
INTRODUCTION
Agricultural Equipment Operator – Onion Harvest, Product Transfer and Storage Operations
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Workers will perform duties associated with the production, harvest, handling, transfer, storage, and movement of onions and other agricultural commodities produced by the employer. All duties performed are directly connected to and in support of agricultural operations and harvesting activities.
Workers will operate agricultural equipment including tractors, farm trucks, field transport vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other agricultural machinery used in onion harvesting and storage operations. Workers will transport harvested onions, onion bins, totes, pallets, field containers, harvest materials, and agricultural supplies between fields, loading areas, storage facilities, packing facilities, and other agricultural worksites operated by the employer.
The movement of onions and agricultural materials is performed as an integral part of the harvesting process and post-harvest agricultural handling of commodities produced by the employer. Transportation duties are limited to the movement of agricultural products, harvest containers, equipment, and supplies between agricultural worksites and are performed in direct support of ongoing agricultural operations.
Workers will assist with harvest activities including loading and unloading onion bins, staging harvested product, transferring onions from field locations to storage locations, organizing storage areas, handling harvest containers, preparing products for storage, and performing related agricultural support activities necessary to maintain harvest operations.
Workers may assist agricultural crews with field activities including harvesting support, field sanitation, moving agricultural equipment, placing and retrieving harvest containers, cleaning fields, removing debris, assisting with irrigation materials, and other duties directly related to the production and harvest of agricultural commodities.
Workers will inspect equipment prior to operation, perform routine servicing, check fluid levels, clean equipment, report maintenance needs, and maintain equipment in safe operating condition. Workers may assist with cleaning, repairing, washing, stacking, and organizing harvest bins, pallets, storage areas, equipment yards, and agricultural facilities.
Workers may operate farm trucks and agricultural vehicles on farm roads, private roads, and public roads when necessary to move agricultural commodities, harvest containers, and agricultural supplies between agricultural worksites operated by the employer. Workers will not perform over-the-road freight hauling, commercial trucking services, common carrier operations, retail deliveries, or transportation services unrelated to agricultural production and harvesting activities.
Operation of CDL-required commercial semi-trucks is not required or will be part of the duties executed by employee.
Workers remain assigned to agricultural operations throughout the work contract and may be directed to perform any agricultural equipment operation, harvesting support, commodity handling, storage preparation, field support, or other agricultural duties encompassed within the Agricultural Equipment Operator occupation as work requirements dictate.
All work performed under this job order is agricultural in nature and is directly related to the production, harvest, handling, storage, and movement of agricultural commodities produced by the employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Agriculture Jobs
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.