H-2A Visa
Enter the U.S. temporarily as a seasonal agricultural worker in industries such as harvesting, planting, or crop maintenance through the H‑2A visa program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Non-U.S. citizens sponsored by U.S. employers needing temporary or seasonal farm labor.
Job offer for temporary or seasonal agricultural work.
Employer sponsorship is required, with approved temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor. This is submitted along with Form I‑129 to USCIS
Processing Time
Regular: 2–6 months
Premium: 15 days
Visa Duration
Up to 1 year, extendable yearly (max 3 years)
Must leave for 3 months after 3 years
From Jan 17, 2025: 60-day grace period + portability
OpenSphere Services
Petition Filing – Expert preparation and submission of Form I-129 for H-2A petitions
Labor Certification Process – Guidance through the DOL’s temporary labor certification steps and USDA compliance
