Seasonal Worker Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Seasonal worker visa sponsorship is available through H-2A visa (agricultural) and H-2B visa (non-agricultural) visas, both of which require employer sponsorship and a formal petition filed with USCIS. Roles span farming, landscaping, hospitality, and resort operations. Most positions don't require a degree, but employers must demonstrate they couldn't fill the role with U.S. workers.
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Classy Cajun Oyster Farm LLC seeks forty (40) temporary full-time Seasonal Oyster Plant Workers to work in the employer's oyster processing facility located at 6888 Grand Caillou Road, Dulac, Louisiana 70353, Terrebonne Parish. Employment is temporary and will begin on October 1, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Employees will work 40 hours per week, with no overtime anticipated, and will be paid weekly.
DUTIES
Workers will unload oysters from delivery vessels or containers and place them onto processing tables, conveyor systems, or mechanical shaking tables for processing. Workers will wash oysters using clean water to remove sediment and debris, then inspect, sort, grade, and separate oysters by size and quality, either manually or with basic grading equipment. Depending upon production needs, workers will process whole oysters or manually shuck oysters using oyster shucking knives while wearing cut-resistant gloves or hand guards, carefully removing the oyster meat, ensuring all shell fragments are removed, and that the product meets required quality control and food safety standards. Processed oyster meat or whole oysters will be placed into clean food-grade containers for weighing, grading, labeling, icing, and packing according to customer specifications and applicable food safety requirements. Packed ice boxes will be prepared for storage or loading onto refrigerated trucks for delivery to restaurants, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and other commercial customers.
Workers will maintain the cleanliness and organization of their immediate work areas during production, including the proper handling and storage of tools, knives, containers, materials, and equipment, while following all food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures. Facility-wide cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting before and after production shifts is performed by a contracted cleaning service. Workers may rotate among assigned duties throughout the workday based upon production needs. Tools and equipment used may include, but are not limited to, oyster shucking knives, cut-resistant gloves or hand guards, processing tables, mechanical shaking tables, conveyor systems, sorting trays, weighing scales, plastic food-grade containers, ice machines, labeling equipment, and other processing tools. Employer-provided personal protective equipment, including waterproof aprons, rubber boots, hairnets, gloves, and other required food safety attire, must be worn at all times. Work is performed indoors in a cold and wet seafood processing environment.
The employer will provide transportation at no cost to workers who do not reside in employer-arranged lodging from the central pickup location at 222 Mark Street, Chauvin, Louisiana 70344, to the processing facility located at 6888 Grand Caillou Road, Dulac, Louisiana 70353, with return transportation provided at the end of each workday. The employer will also provide transportation at no cost to workers residing in employer-arranged lodging between the lodging location and the worksite. Public transportation is available to the central pickup location.
INTRODUCTION
Classy Cajun Oyster Farm LLC seeks forty (40) temporary full-time Seasonal Oyster Plant Workers to work in the employer's oyster processing facility located at 6888 Grand Caillou Road, Dulac, Louisiana 70353, Terrebonne Parish. Employment is temporary and will begin on October 1, 2026, through June 1, 2027. Employees will work 40 hours per week, with no overtime anticipated, and will be paid weekly.
DUTIES
Workers will unload oysters from delivery vessels or containers and place them onto processing tables, conveyor systems, or mechanical shaking tables for processing. Workers will wash oysters using clean water to remove sediment and debris, then inspect, sort, grade, and separate oysters by size and quality, either manually or with basic grading equipment. Depending upon production needs, workers will process whole oysters or manually shuck oysters using oyster shucking knives while wearing cut-resistant gloves or hand guards, carefully removing the oyster meat, ensuring all shell fragments are removed, and that the product meets required quality control and food safety standards. Processed oyster meat or whole oysters will be placed into clean food-grade containers for weighing, grading, labeling, icing, and packing according to customer specifications and applicable food safety requirements. Packed ice boxes will be prepared for storage or loading onto refrigerated trucks for delivery to restaurants, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, and other commercial customers.
Workers will maintain the cleanliness and organization of their immediate work areas during production, including the proper handling and storage of tools, knives, containers, materials, and equipment, while following all food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures. Facility-wide cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting before and after production shifts is performed by a contracted cleaning service. Workers may rotate among assigned duties throughout the workday based upon production needs. Tools and equipment used may include, but are not limited to, oyster shucking knives, cut-resistant gloves or hand guards, processing tables, mechanical shaking tables, conveyor systems, sorting trays, weighing scales, plastic food-grade containers, ice machines, labeling equipment, and other processing tools. Employer-provided personal protective equipment, including waterproof aprons, rubber boots, hairnets, gloves, and other required food safety attire, must be worn at all times. Work is performed indoors in a cold and wet seafood processing environment.
The employer will provide transportation at no cost to workers who do not reside in employer-arranged lodging from the central pickup location at 222 Mark Street, Chauvin, Louisiana 70344, to the processing facility located at 6888 Grand Caillou Road, Dulac, Louisiana 70353, with return transportation provided at the end of each workday. The employer will also provide transportation at no cost to workers residing in employer-arranged lodging between the lodging location and the worksite. Public transportation is available to the central pickup location.
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Know which visa applies to your role
H-2A covers agricultural work like harvesting and planting. H-2B covers non-agricultural seasonal roles such as landscaping, hospitality, and amusement parks. Applying through the wrong category will get your petition rejected before it's reviewed.
Confirm your country is on the eligible list
USCIS publishes an annual list of countries whose nationals are eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas. If your home country isn't on it, your employer must request a special waiver, which adds time and uncertainty to the process.
Understand the employer's role in sponsorship
For both H-2A and H-2B, the employer initiates everything. They file the labor certification with the Department of Labor and the I-129 petition with USCIS. You cannot self-petition for a seasonal worker visa under either category.
Check whether the job has a fixed end date
H-2B petitions require employers to prove the need is genuinely temporary, typically defined as ten months or less. Jobs without a clear end date, or roles that recur year-round, don't qualify and will likely be denied at the labor certification stage.
Ask about the H-2B cap before accepting an offer
H-2B has an annual cap of 66,000 visas split across two fiscal-year halves. Cap-exempt returning workers don't count against it, but first-time applicants do. Employers who haven't planned ahead may not secure a slot before the cap fills.
Browse open seasonal roles on Migrate Mate
Not all seasonal employers advertise sponsorship willingness upfront. Migrate Mate filters jobs by sponsorship status so you're only seeing roles where the employer has already indicated they'll support a visa petition, saving time on outreach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a degree to get sponsored for a seasonal worker visa?
No. H-2A visa and H-2B visas don't require a college degree. Eligibility is based on the nature of the work, not your education level. The employer must show the position is temporary and that qualified U.S. workers aren't available. Skills and prior experience in the role are more relevant than formal credentials.
How long can I stay in the U.S. on an H-2B seasonal worker visa?
H-2B visas are issued for the period of the job, up to one year, and can be extended in one-year increments up to a maximum of three consecutive years. After that, you must leave the U.S. for at least three uninterrupted months before being eligible for a new H-2B petition.
Can my employer renew my seasonal worker sponsorship the following year?
Yes. Many H-2B employers rehire the same workers each season. Returning workers who were counted against the cap in one of the three prior fiscal years are cap-exempt, which removes one of the biggest barriers to approval. This makes returning worker status a genuine advantage when negotiating continued sponsorship.
What are the approval rates for H-2B petitions?
USCIS approves the vast majority of H-2B petitions that clear the Department of Labor's labor certification stage. The more common bottleneck is the annual cap of 66,000 visas. Employers who file late in the fiscal year half may hit the cap before their petition is processed, regardless of whether it would have been approved on the merits.
How do I find seasonal jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by H-2A or H-2B sponsorship, so you'll spend significant time screening out roles that won't work. Migrate Mate is built specifically for workers who need visa sponsorship, so you can browse seasonal openings where employers have already indicated they support the petition process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Seasonal Worker jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.