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How to Get a Work Visa for the US in 2025
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.
Redação H2A Works Updated on September 18, 2026 8 min read
What is the H-2A Visa?
The H-2A visa is a temporary agricultural work visa for the United States. It allows foreign workers to be hired by American employers to meet seasonal demand in the field.
Who can apply?
- Citizens of eligible countries (including Brazil)
- People with no serious criminal record
- Workers with experience in agricultural activities
How does the process work?
- The employer opens the job in the US Department of Labor system
- The job is approved by the DOL (Department of Labor)
- The worker is selected and receives the invitation
- Interview at the nearest American consulate
- Visa issuance and travel to the US
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Completed DS-160 form
- Recent photo in the American standard
- Proof of ties to Brazil (family, property, job)
- Job offer letter from the American employer
Other types of work visa
H-1B — Specialized worker
For professionals with a university degree in fields such as IT, engineering, medicine. It has an annual lottery with high competition.
O-1 — Extraordinary ability
For people with exceptional recognition in their field (artists, athletes, scientists, entrepreneurs).
L-1 — Intracompany transfer
For employees of multinationals transferred to a branch in the US.
Important tips
Never pay in advance to agencies that promise to guarantee the visa. The official process does not require payment to intermediaries.
