H-2A Visa (Agricultural Workers/Seasonal Farm Workers)

• H-2A Visa Application
• H-2A Visa Extension
• H-2AVisa Renewal

Spouses of H-2A visa holder or an unmarried child under 21 years of age of H-2A visa holder are issued an H-4 visa. They may remain in the US as long as the authorized stay of the H-2Avisa holder. H-4 visa holders are not permitted to work in the US.

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H-2A Visa Description:
The one visa category that authorizes aliens to work as seasonal farm workers in the US is the H-2A nonimmigrant category. This category authorizes the temporary admission of foreign agricultural workers to perform work that is itself temporary in nature, provided U.S. workers are not available. There is no numerical limitation on the number of these visas that may be issued each year, but a limited form of labor certification is required.

Examples of agricultural works that qualify for H-2A Visa include but are not limited to the followings:

• Tobacco farm workers
• Vegetable farm workers
  • Apple picking
  • Sugar cane harvesting
  • Tomatoes harvesting
• Animal herding
• Citrus farm worker

The H-2A visa requires employers to provide a number of benefits to their temporary workers, including minimum rates of pay at least at the prevailing wage level, transportation to and from their temporary residence as well as to new worksites, housing meeting federal standards, meals and workers compensation insurance.

H-2A Visa Requirements:

Employers must first conduct an affirmative search for available U.S. workers and the DOL must determine that admitting alien workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. Employers are required to apply for H-2A certification at least 45 days in advance of the estimated date of need. DOL is required to act on H-2A certification requests at least 30 days in advance of the date of need, establishing a limited 15-day domestic recruitment period.

After DOL approves the labor certification petition, the employer files a petition with BCIS for named or unnamed alien beneficiaries. When BCIS approves the petition, it forwards the notice of the approval to the appropriate US consulate where the alien applies for their H-2A visa. The consulate issues the visa for a period up to 1 year in duration. Extensions of the H-2A visa may be granted for up to a total of 3 consecutive years.

Visa Max H-2A Services

The goal of Visa Max is to provide the most effective and economical immigration services online for our clients. Immigration consultation can be provided through e-mail, telephone or fax. By doing so, we are able to provide a much lower immigration services for you at a reduced cost.

Preparation of immigration documents for each specific visa requires a thorough examination and detailed preparation. Inaccurate filing not only will waste your money but will also delay your application process. This is why we strongly recommend the service of experienced immigration lawyers with specialized knowledge of the type of visas that you are applying for.

At Visa Max, it is our first priority to prepare and file your document in an accurate and timely manner. Our services include:

• Revision of your preliminary documents by our experienced immigration lawyers to determine if you are eligible for H-2A visa.
• A check list of necessary documents require for accurate preparation of your H-2A visa.
• Preparation of your H-2A documentation by our immigration lawyers.
• Submission of your visa application to the INS and/or proper governmental agencies.
• Coordination of visa documents and correspondence between you and the INS
• Online access to your application status 24 hours a day
• Online communication with our immigration lawyers through phone, e-mail, or fax.

Please note that the decision to approve your type of visa is determine solely by the governmental agency in charge of visa issuance.

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