H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Georgia
Georgia is one of the most active H-2A visa states in the country, driven by large-scale demand in agriculture, forestry, and landscaping. Employers across the Piedmont, Coastal Plain, and North Georgia mountain regions consistently sponsor H-2A workers, with significant activity near Valdosta, Tifton, and Moultrie.
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Get Access To All JobsCrops: Satsuma, Navel, Shiranui, Tango, Hamlins, Lemons
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Workers will perform hand harvesting of citrus crops. Following the Supervisors instructions, the worker will walk down the rows/aisles for the purposes of harvesting citrus crops by placing a picking sack over their shoulder and carrying a 18' to 20' ladder from the field truck to the particular area of the citrus grove to be harvested. Supervisors will explain and demonstrate picking requirements to all workers at the start of the season and as needed thereafter to ensure quality standards. The picking sack is a canvas bag equipped with a shoulder strap for support, an opening for the insertion of fruit, and an opening to remove fruit. A fully loaded sack weighs 80 pounds, depending upon the size, condition and variety of fruit. Worker positions the ladder against the tree and within reach of the fruit in a leaning position, taking care not to break limbs, damage the tree, knock off fruit, or interfere with other workers, in a secure position to prevent slipping or falling and possible injury to themselves or other workers. Workers will remove fruit from the tree and place it into a pick sack. When the pick sack is full, workers will take the full sack to the fruit box/tub located in the grove and drop fruit from the pick sack. Bruised or damaged fruit will be noted by supervisors during quality control checks. Supervisors may issue verbal and/or written disciplinary notice to workers with a significant number of culls, bruised or damaged fruit. Repeated failure to follow quality control instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Workers may operate agricultural machinery in groves to load and unload harvesting containers on/off of trailers. In order to perform this kind of work, worker must be in possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance to repeat the picking process rapidly, working quickly and skillfully with their hands, and carrying a large number of sacks of fruit from the area in which the fruit is being harvested to the location of the field box or tub.
PACKING HOUSE
Includes washing and packing duties sorting/grading, washing, bunching, and packing of produce. Workers will also assist in the cleaning and sanitation of the packing area.
GENERAL CITRUS PLANTING & GROVE MAINTENANCE
Following the supervisors instructions, the worker will drive and control farm equipment for mowing, spraying, and maintaining harvest crops. Operate agricultural equipment to spray pesticides to groves for maintenance of citrus fruit crops. Conduct nutritional injections of fungicides/bactericides on citrus trees. Workers on physical work restrictions or when harvesting work is not available will be required to perform miscellaneous clean-up and maintenance work on grove property, on structures utilized in the grove operation, and on housing for harvesting workers. Setting out, cultivating and harvesting citrus groves. Clean up and maintenance of groves to include removal or citrus sprouts, debris, weeds, and vines. Perform grove irrigation repair, clean/maintain operational structures, buildings, equipment, work areas and housing. Repair and maintain fences. Workers will be paid the highest of the adverse effect wage rate, the prevailing wage rate, or the applicable minimum wage rate for time spent performing such clean-up work. Alternate work may be included. Mow and weed groves.
Crops: Satsuma, Navel, Shiranui, Tango, Hamlins, Lemons
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Workers will perform hand harvesting of citrus crops. Following the Supervisors instructions, the worker will walk down the rows/aisles for the purposes of harvesting citrus crops by placing a picking sack over their shoulder and carrying a 18' to 20' ladder from the field truck to the particular area of the citrus grove to be harvested. Supervisors will explain and demonstrate picking requirements to all workers at the start of the season and as needed thereafter to ensure quality standards. The picking sack is a canvas bag equipped with a shoulder strap for support, an opening for the insertion of fruit, and an opening to remove fruit. A fully loaded sack weighs 80 pounds, depending upon the size, condition and variety of fruit. Worker positions the ladder against the tree and within reach of the fruit in a leaning position, taking care not to break limbs, damage the tree, knock off fruit, or interfere with other workers, in a secure position to prevent slipping or falling and possible injury to themselves or other workers. Workers will remove fruit from the tree and place it into a pick sack. When the pick sack is full, workers will take the full sack to the fruit box/tub located in the grove and drop fruit from the pick sack. Bruised or damaged fruit will be noted by supervisors during quality control checks. Supervisors may issue verbal and/or written disciplinary notice to workers with a significant number of culls, bruised or damaged fruit. Repeated failure to follow quality control instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Workers may operate agricultural machinery in groves to load and unload harvesting containers on/off of trailers. In order to perform this kind of work, worker must be in possession of the requisite physical strength and endurance to repeat the picking process rapidly, working quickly and skillfully with their hands, and carrying a large number of sacks of fruit from the area in which the fruit is being harvested to the location of the field box or tub.
PACKING HOUSE
Includes washing and packing duties sorting/grading, washing, bunching, and packing of produce. Workers will also assist in the cleaning and sanitation of the packing area.
GENERAL CITRUS PLANTING & GROVE MAINTENANCE
Following the supervisors instructions, the worker will drive and control farm equipment for mowing, spraying, and maintaining harvest crops. Operate agricultural equipment to spray pesticides to groves for maintenance of citrus fruit crops. Conduct nutritional injections of fungicides/bactericides on citrus trees. Workers on physical work restrictions or when harvesting work is not available will be required to perform miscellaneous clean-up and maintenance work on grove property, on structures utilized in the grove operation, and on housing for harvesting workers. Setting out, cultivating and harvesting citrus groves. Clean up and maintenance of groves to include removal or citrus sprouts, debris, weeds, and vines. Perform grove irrigation repair, clean/maintain operational structures, buildings, equipment, work areas and housing. Repair and maintain fences. Workers will be paid the highest of the adverse effect wage rate, the prevailing wage rate, or the applicable minimum wage rate for time spent performing such clean-up work. Alternate work may be included. Mow and weed groves.
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Tips for Finding H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Georgia
Focus on Georgia's peak hiring windows
Most Georgia H-2A employers file petitions between January and April for spring and summer crop seasons. Targeting your job search during this window, particularly for vegetable and fruit operations, gives you the best chance of finding active sponsorship openings.
Look beyond row crops to forestry and turf
Georgia has significant H-2A sponsorship outside traditional farming. Forestry operations in South Georgia and sod farms in the Coastal Plain region regularly sponsor workers, so broadening your search beyond row crops opens up more opportunities.
Research employers in South Georgia counties
Colquitt, Tift, Brooks, and Grady counties concentrate the highest density of H-2A employers in the state. Focusing your search on these agricultural hubs, rather than metro Atlanta, reflects where most Georgia sponsorship actually occurs.
Use Migrate Mate to filter by Georgia H-2A listings
Migrate Mate's job board lets you filter specifically by visa type and state, making it easier to find verified H-2A openings in Georgia without sorting through roles that don't offer sponsorship. Check back regularly as new listings are added.
Understand that H-2A jobs are tied to specific worksites
Georgia H-2A petitions list specific farm or worksite locations. Confirm the worksite county and address before accepting an offer, as your authorization is tied to that employer and location, not a general Georgia-wide permission.
Check DOL job order postings for active Georgia employers
Employers must post H-2A job orders through the Georgia Department of Labor before USCIS approval. These public postings list the employer, location, start date, and job duties, giving you a direct view of who is actively sponsoring right now.
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Which industries in Georgia sponsor the most H-2A visas?
Agriculture sponsors the overwhelming majority of H-2A visas in Georgia. The leading sectors are vegetable farming, tobacco, sweet potatoes, pecans, blueberries, and sod production. Forestry and reforestation operations in South Georgia also generate consistent H-2A demand. Landscaping companies in suburban metro areas file a smaller but growing share of petitions.
Which cities in Georgia have the most H-2A sponsorship jobs?
H-2A activity in Georgia is concentrated in agricultural regions rather than major cities. Tifton, Valdosta, Moultrie, Bainbridge, and Cairo are among the highest-activity areas. Colquitt, Tift, Brooks, Grady, and Decatur counties account for a disproportionate share of statewide H-2A petitions. Metro Atlanta has limited H-2A activity compared to South Georgia.
What types of roles typically qualify for H-2A sponsorship in Georgia?
H-2A roles in Georgia are temporary or seasonal agricultural positions. Common qualifying roles include crop harvesters, planting workers, irrigation laborers, sod cutters, nursery workers, and forestry planting crews. The work must be tied to a seasonal or peak-load agricultural need, and employers must demonstrate they could not fill the positions with U.S. workers first.
How do I find H-2A jobs in Georgia?
Migrate Mate's job board lets you filter H-2A listings by state, so you can view active Georgia openings in one place without sorting through unsponsored roles. You can also check the Georgia Department of Labor's job order board, where employers are required to post H-2A openings as part of the federal recruitment process before their petitions are approved.
Are there any Georgia-specific considerations for H-2A workers I should know about?
Georgia participates in the federal H-2A program under standard USCIS and DOL rules, but a few state-level details matter. Georgia has a high prevalence of multi-farm associations and farm labor contractors who file joint petitions, meaning your employer of record may differ from the farm where you actually work. Confirming the specific worksite and the entity responsible for your housing and wages before you travel is important.