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How to apply for an H-2A job: step by step
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.
Redação H2A Works Updated on September 19, 2026 7 min read
To apply for an H-2A job, you find an official job order, check the conditions and send the job's contact a short email in English with your résumé. The hiring decision is the employer's; you pay nothing to apply.
Quick answer: find the job, note the case number, confirm the employer and conditions, send an email in English with the résumé as a PDF, and wait. If selected, the employer handles the petition and you follow the consular instructions.
Step 1: find jobs that match you
Search by occupation, state and start date. On H2A Works you can explore H-2A jobs by state, by occupation and by start month. You can also search directly on .
