Temporary Agricultural Worker Program (H-2A)

The Temporary Agricultural Worker Program (H-2A) allows U.S. farmers and agricultural employers to hire foreign workers for seasonal or limited agricultural jobs when there aren’t enough domestic workers available. This program ensures that employers can legally bring in workers to fill labor shortages, typically for tasks like planting and harvesting crops. The H-2A program includes specific requirements for wages, working conditions, and housing to protect the rights of the workers. It aims to balance the needs of the agricultural industry and the availability of U.S. labor while addressing labor shortages in the farming sector.