What is the H-2A Visa?

The H-2A Visa is a nonimmigrant US work visa for Temporary Agricultural Workers.

This temporary US work visa requires a foreign worker to receive a qualifying US job offer from an eligible sponsoring employer in the United States.

The H-2A Visa is generally valid for the amount of time that was approved on the temporary labor certification and has an option to be extended for durations of up to one year each time (for a maximum of three years total).

After working in the US with an H-2A Visa for a total of three years, the foreign worker must exit the United States for at least 60 days prior to applying for re-entry to the USA with H-2A Visa status.

The H-2A Visa holder’s spouse and dependent children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) may apply for the H-4 Visa for accompanying family members.