H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois

Illinois is one of the Midwest's most active H-2A visa states, with strong demand concentrated in the Central Illinois grain belt, the northern vegetable and nursery corridor, and apple orchards in the western counties. Employers in crop production, landscaping, and food processing sponsor H-2A workers each season.

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Overview

Open Jobs361+
Work Type99% On-site
Top LocationChicago, IL
Most JobsDavey Tree

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Crafty
Route Merchandiser
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Crafty
New 15h ago
Route Merchandiser
Crafty
Carol Stream, Illinois
Customer Service & Support
Procurement & Supply Chain
Logistics & Fleet Management
$23.50/hr
On-Site
None
51-200

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Davey Tree
Climbing Arborist Crew Leader
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Davey Tree
New 17h ago
Climbing Arborist Crew Leader
Davey Tree
Burr Ridge, Illinois
Skilled Trades
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
$30/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Altman Specialty Plants, LLC.
HR/Payroll Coordinator Bilingual
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HR/Payroll Coordinator Bilingual
Altman Specialty Plants, LLC.
Granville, Illinois
Human Resources
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Compliance & Legal
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Evergreen FS
Agronomy Applicator
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Agronomy Applicator
Evergreen FS
Wapella, Illinois
Manufacturing Operations
Procurement & Supply Chain
Logistics & Fleet Management
$18 - $25/hr
On-Site
High School
201-500

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Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLc
Blender Operator
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Blender Operator
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLc
Mattoon, Illinois
Manufacturing Operations
On-Site
High School

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Tips for Finding H-2A Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois

Target the Central Illinois grain belt first

Corn and soybean operations in Champaign, McLean, and Sangamon counties file H-2A petitions annually. Focusing your search on this corridor gives you access to the highest concentration of seasonal agricultural employers in the state.

Search by county, not just city

Most H-2A jobs in Illinois are based on rural farms, not near major cities. Searching by county names like Tazewell, Peoria, or Knox will surface opportunities that a city-based search often misses entirely.

Apply before February for peak season roles

Illinois H-2A employers typically file petitions 45 to 60 days before the start date. Most spring and summer positions are filled by March, so submitting applications in January or February puts you ahead of the majority of candidates.

Browse verified H-2A listings on Migrate Mate

Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa type, so you can browse Illinois H-2A roles without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. This saves time when you're targeting a specific crop season or county.

Look beyond row crops to nursery and landscaping work

Nursery operations in Lake and McHenry counties and landscaping employers across the Chicago suburbs regularly sponsor H-2A workers. These positions often run from April through October and can complement a crop-focused job search.

Verify the job order is active before applying

Illinois H-2A employers must post a job order with the Illinois Department of Employment Security before USCIS approves the petition. Confirming the job order is active signals the employer has completed the required domestic recruitment steps.

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H-2A Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

Which industries in Illinois sponsor the most H-2A visas?

Crop production dominates H-2A visa sponsorship in Illinois, with corn, soybean, and wheat farms accounting for the largest share of petitions. Fruit and vegetable growers in western and northern counties are also active sponsors, followed by nursery and greenhouse operations, apple orchards near Murphysboro, and landscaping companies serving the greater Chicago metro area.

Which cities in Illinois have the most H-2A sponsorship jobs?

H-2A jobs in Illinois are concentrated in rural counties rather than major cities. Bloomington-Normal, Peoria, and Springfield serve as the nearest urban anchors to the Central Illinois farm belt, where most petitions originate. Galesburg and Macomb in western Illinois and the collar counties north of Chicago also see consistent H-2A activity each season.

What types of roles typically qualify for H-2A sponsorship in Illinois?

Qualifying roles are limited to temporary or seasonal agricultural work. In Illinois, that includes field crop workers, grain harvest laborers, fruit and vegetable pickers, nursery plant graders, irrigation equipment operators, and seasonal landscaping laborers. The position must be tied to a defined agricultural season and cannot be a year-round permanent role for H-2A eligibility to apply.

How do I find H-2A jobs in Illinois that offer visa sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically by H-2A visa type, so you can browse Illinois opportunities without manually screening each posting for sponsorship status. You can also check the Department of Labor's iCERT portal for active job orders filed by Illinois employers, which are public record and list the employer, location, and position start date.

Are there any Illinois-specific considerations for H-2A sponsorship I should know about?

Illinois requires H-2A employers to register the job order with the Illinois Department of Employment Security as part of the domestic recruitment process before USCIS approval. The state also has active farmworker advocacy organizations that monitor employer compliance with H-2A housing and wage obligations, which means Illinois employers in the program generally maintain documented records of their petition and housing arrangements.