🇺🇸 United States · Seasonal Work

H-2A Temporary Agricultural Program — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/h-2a-temporary-agricultural-workers.
  3. Typical processing: ~15 days.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.

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