H-2A Program
How the H-2A program works: a guide for Brazilians
Understand what the H-2A visa is, who hires, how applying works and which steps come before traveling to the United States.
Sep 17, 20269 min read
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H-2A Program
Understand what the H-2A visa is, who hires, how applying works and which steps come before traveling to the United States.
Jobs
Learn to check the origin of an H-2A job, read the job order and spot warning signs before sending your data.
Jobs
See which fields really matter in an H-2A job and how to compare opportunities without relying only on the title.
Résumé
Build a direct, truthful and easy-to-read résumé to present your farm experience to American employers.
Applying
See how to write a short, professional message to apply for an H-2A job without making up experience.
Rights
Learn the basic protections stated by the Department of Labor and where to confirm your rights during an H-2A contract.
H-2A Program
H-2A is for agricultural work and H-2B for temporary non-agricultural work. See the differences in sectors, annual cap, housing, pay and what this changes for you.
Pay
Understand how pay is set on H-2A: AEWR, minimum wage, piece rate, three-fourths guarantee, permitted deductions and reimbursements.
Security
Learn to spot scams with fake US jobs: charges for a job, guarantee promises, payment by PIX and how to check an offer on the official site.
Visa
Understand the steps after selection: employer petition, DS-160 form, consular interview, documents, deadlines and precautions for Brazilians.
Jobs
See which states usually concentrate the most H-2A jobs, which crops and work predominate in each region and how to choose the ideal state to look for a job.
H-2A Program
Length of H-2A work, extensions, the total three-year stay limit, time outside the US and how to confirm current rules with USCIS.
Jobs
Dictionary of the most common terms in H-2A jobs: job order, case number, basic rate, piece rate, three-fourths guarantee, housing and others, with explanations.
Applying
How much English you need for an H-2A job, useful phrases to write to the employer, farm vocabulary and common interview questions with sample answers.
Applying
From finding the job to sending the email: see the step by step to apply for an H-2A job, what to send, how to write it and how to follow up without paying anything.
Jobs
Learn how to search for jobs on the official SeasonalJobs.dol.gov portal: filters, how to read the case number, what to check and how to use H2A Works alongside the official site.
Visa
List of documents and information to gather for H-2A: passport, DS-160, petition confirmation, résumé, photos and what the consulate usually asks for.
Rights
What the H-2A rule says about free housing, what accommodations are like and which questions to ask the employer before accepting a job.
Rights
Who pays for travel, visa and meals on H-2A? Understand the rules for reimbursing inbound and return transportation and how to keep receipts.
H-2A Program
Before deciding, see the pros and cons of H-2A: income, housing, experience, but also physical work, weather and distance. Questions to make a conscious decision.
Applying
Can you get an H-2A job with no experience? See how to read the experience requirement, which roles usually accept beginners and how to build your résumé.
Jobs
See when each type of H-2A work usually hires, which months concentrate the most start dates and how to plan your application in advance.
Jobs
Get to know the main types of H-2A work: harvest and cultivation, livestock, nurseries and greenhouses, machinery operation and other roles, and what each requires.
Jobs
How to get an H-2A job as a tractor or farm machinery operator: what the role does, requirements, how to describe your experience and where to look.
Jobs
What work with cattle and other animals on H-2A is like: duties, requirements, specific rules for herding, housing, and how to apply.
Rights
What to do if the employer doesn't pay correctly, charges fees or breaks the contract: how to gather evidence, where to report and how to protect yourself from retaliation.
Rights
What the day-to-day is like for H-2A workers: schedules, physical effort, heat and cold, safety training, pesticides and how to take care of yourself at work.
Pay
How to plan finances if you work on H-2A: budget, sending money to Brazil, fees and exchange costs, taxes and how to avoid traps.
Visas
A complete guide to the types of American work visas: H-2A, H-1B, O-1 and more. Find out which one is right for you and how to apply.
Rights
Know all the rights guaranteed by law to workers on an H-2A visa: minimum wage, housing, transportation, meals and more.
Tips
Practical tips for the consular interview for the H-2A visa and other work visas. What to say, what to avoid and how to improve your chances of approval.
Experiences
An honest account of what it's like to work in the fields in the United States on an H-2A visa. Routine, weather, pay, challenges and opportunities.
Finance
A comparison of the best international transfer options: Wise, Remitly, Western Union and traditional banks. Save on exchange fees.
Security
Common scams that trick Brazilian workers looking for jobs in the US. Learn to spot fake offers and protect your money.
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