WHAT IS H-2A
The H-2A program is a federal, nonimmigrant visa program that allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers for tough-to-fill seasonal jobs. H-2A workers typically come from rural communities (predominantly in Mexico and Central America), go home after each work season, and return to the same U.S. employer year after year.
INDUSTRIES PREVIOUSLY SERVED BY MÁSLABOR
Nurseries & Greenhouse Growers
Fruit & Vegetable Farms
Vineyards
Orchards
Tobacco Farms
Hay & Grain Growers
Horse Farms
Livestock Ranches
Beekeepers
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
TRANSPORTATION
H-2A employers are responsible for providing, paying, or reimbursing travel costs for all non-local workers hired for the contract (U.S. and foreign). This includes inbound and outbound transportation, meals, and any overnight lodging while in transit. Foreign workers must also be reimbursed all visa costs in the first workweek. másH2A provides detailed travel reimbursement guidance.
HOUSING
H-2A employers must offer free housing to all non-local workers (U.S. and foreign). All worker housing is subject to annual inspection and approval by the State Workforce Agency (SWA) or other housing authority. másH2A provides thorough guidance to help you comply with the applicable housing standards and navigate state inspection, permit, and certification processes.
WAGE & WORK HOURS
H-2A employers must offer full-time employment (35+ hours per week) for the duration of the H-2A contract period, at a government-assigned wage rate, based on occupation. Employers must also guarantee to offer at least 75% of the specified work hours over the life of the contract. másH2A evaluates your labor need and provides guidance on all wage requirements.
RECRUITMENT
H-2A employers must attempt to hire local U.S. workers for the job opportunity by advertising the job online and internally at the place of business, contacting laid-off former U.S employees, and accepting referrals from the local State Workforce Agency (SWA). másH2A ensures that you satisfy all U.S. recruitment obligations in accordance with the regulatory requirements.
HOW WE SERVE YOU
másH2A’s services include everything you need to navigate the complex, multi-stage government application process.
We assign each client a dedicated Case Manager, supported by our in-house team of regulatory consultants and subject-matter experts. Your Case Manager works with you to define and scope your labor need, then prepares customized application materials. Upon filing, we interface with the relevant state and federal agencies to ensure timely approval. Your Case Manager is also available to provide comprehensive guidance on your ongoing compliance obligations.
If you require assistance with recruitment and worker logistics, másH2A works with a network of foreign worker facilitators in Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, and South Africa.
“másLabor lives, eats, and breathes H-2A, and as our agent, they maintain an expertise that we as a grower cannot…We see a great future for our company because of the H-2A program, and trust that másLabor will be by our side every year.”
Willoway Nurseries
“The H-2A program has given us the opportunity to plan ahead and hire experienced workers when our needs are the greatest. We highly recommend másLabor for anyone with similar needs.”
Early Mountain Vineyards
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