H-2A Process for Temporary Seasonal Agricultural Workers
What the Program Does
This program allows agricultural employers to employ foreign workers on a temporary or seasonal basis.
Regulations
Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) as amended by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR Part 655, Subpart B.
Who May Apply
An agricultural employer who anticipates a shortage of U.S. workers to perform agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal nature.
Validity Period
"Temporary or seasonal nature" means agricultural employment performed at certain seasons of the year or for a limited time period of less than one year when the employer can show that the need for the foreign worker(s) is truly temporary.
Where to Obtain Application and Instructions
U.S. Department of Labor/ETA
Foreign Labor
Certification
844 N Rush St.
12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
312.886.8000
Fax 312.886.1688
Email questions or comments to deed.foreignlabor@state.mn.us.